Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
I Congreso Do Doreito Galego
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First Congess of Galician Law
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 9, 2023
1. I Congreso Do Doreito Galego / First Congess of Galician Law Marker
In memory of the 1st Congress of Galician Law that was held in September 1972 and that was so important for the compilation of the Civil Law of Galicia and the Galician language. In recognition of the assembly of the mayors of the province of Pontevedra who signed the Galicianization Declaration of their respective advisories.
Erected 2022 by Irmandade Xurídica Galega, Deputación de Pontevedra, Xunta de Galicia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1972.
Location. 42° 25.792′ N, 8° 38.904′ W. Marker is in Pontevedra, Galicia. It is on Avenida Montero Ríos, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post
this page online
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: Spanish Coup of 1936 Victims Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monumento al Soldado (Monument to the Soldier) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ruins of Santo Domingo Church (about 180 meters away); Arturo Souto (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Don Perfecto Feijoó Poncet (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Don Claudio Gonzalez Zuñiga (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Valle Inclan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Don Casto Méndez Núñez (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontevedra.
More about this marker. The marker is in Parque de Palmeiras, between the two Deputación
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 9, 2023
2. I Congreso Do Doreito Galego / First Congess of Galician Law Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
