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Padrón in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
 

Alfolí do Sal

Monumentos de Padrón

 
 
Alfolí do Sal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2023
1. Alfolí do Sal Marker
Inscription.  
(Galician:)
Pósito de venda do sal. (S. XII).

(Spanish:)
Pósito de venta de sal (S.XII).

(English:)
A building from the 12th Century, former salt depot.
 
Erected by Concello de Padrón, Turismo Galicia, Xunta de Galicia.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 42° 44.326′ N, 8° 39.588′ W. Marker is in Padrón, Galicia, in A Coruña. It is on Rúa Real, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Padrón, Galicia 15900, Spain. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rosalia de Castro (within shouting distance of this marker); Porta do Relox / Puerta de Reloj / Former Clock Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Pazo do Concello / Palacio del Ayuntamiento / Town Hall Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Antiga Cárcere /Antigua Carcel / Former Jail (about 90 meters away);
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Macías O Namorado / Macías the Lover (about 120 meters away); Igrexa parroquial de Santiago de Padrón / St. Jame’s Church (about 150 meters away); Ponte de Santiago / Puente Santiago / Saint Jame’s Bridge (about 180 meters away); Fonte do Carme / Fuente de Carmen / Fountain of Carme (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Padrón.
 
Alfolí do Sal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2023
2. Alfolí do Sal Marker
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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