Santiago de Compostela in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Facultade de Medicina / Faculty of Medicine
— Itinerario Histórico —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 14, 2023
1. Facultade de Medicina / Faculty of Medicine Marker
V Centenario da Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
1495-1995
The Faculty of Medicine was built between the years 1910 and 1920, on the initiative of Montero Ríos and according to the plans of the architect. Its location next to the old Royal Hospital facilitated the training of its students and the research of its teachers.
On the 500th Anniversary of the University of Santiago de Compostela
Erected 1995 by Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 42° 52.953′ N, 8° 32.729′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, in A Coruña. Marker is on Rúa de
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Facultade de Medicina / Faculty of Medicine (here, next to this marker); Antigo Hospital Real / Former Royal Hospital (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Luís Porteiro Garea (about 210 meters away); Colexio de San Xerome / College of Saint Jerome (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); El Batallon Literario / The Literary Battalion Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Luis Seoane (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Capela das Ánimas / Chapel of the Souls (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Casa do Deán, Oficina do Peregríno / House of the Dean, Office of the Pilgrims (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Compostela.
Also see . . . ... Cuando se construyó la Facultad de Medicina… (El Correo Gallego, Oct. 16, 2020, in Spanish). Full title: ... Cuando se construyó la Facultad de Medicina entre 1910 y 1928 gracias a Eugenio Montero Ríos, = “ ...When the Faculty of Medicine was built between 1910 and 1928 thanks to Eugenio Montero Ríos”
Excerpt (in translation): The construction of the new Faculty of Medicine was carried out between(Submitted on January 31, 2024.)1910 and 1928, the year of its inauguration, as recalled by Dr. Fernando Ponte, professor of History of Medicine at USC, who pointed out that “it was a delicate work because of the need to insert a new building into the monumental area that would not clash with the four-hundred year old Royal Hospital (currently, since 1952-53, Hostal de los Reyes Católicos), to which it was connected, and very close to the Obradoiro and the church of San Francisco… Furthermore, the architect Fernando Arbós had to take into account the difficulties encountered from realigning the street on which there were a few small houses that had to be demolished after their expropriation and the compensation of the owners.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 14, 20232. Facultade de Medicina / Faculty of Medicine Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 14, 2023
3. Facultade de Medicina / Faculty of Medicine Marker - wider view, looking south
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
