Padrón in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Antiga Cárcere /Antigua Carcel
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Former Jail
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2023
1. Antiga Carcere /Antigua Carcer / Former Jail Marker
Antiga Cárcere
Ale o século XX.
Antigua Carcel
Hasta el siglo XX.
Former Jail
Until 20th Century.
Erected by Concello de Padrón, Turismo Galicia, Xunta de Galicia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. 42° 44.29′ N, 8° 39.634′ W. Marker is in Padrón, Galicia, in A Coruña. It is at the intersection of Rúa Longa and Praza de Macias, on the right when traveling north on Rúa Longa. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rúa Longa 31, 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: Pazo do Concello / Palacio del Ayuntamiento / Town Hall Square (a few steps from this marker); Macías O Namorado / Macías the Lover (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosalia de Castro (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alfolí do Sal (about 90 meters away); Igrexa parroquial de Santiago de Padrón / St. Jame’s Church
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2023
2. Antiga Cárcere /Antigua Carcel / Former Jail and Marker
The former jail is the building on the left with an open door.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
