Santiago de Compostela in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Casa da Concha / House of the Shell

— Itinerario Histórico —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2023

1. Casa da Concha / House of the Shell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Este edifico pertenceu á Igrexa compostelá, polo que leva a súa concha característica, marca presente naquelas propiedades que foron do Cabido catedralicio * Hoxe é sede do Consello Social da Universidade e doutros servicios universitarios

V Centenario da Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
[1495-1995]

(English translation:)
This building belonged to the Compostela Church, so it has its characteristic shell, a symbol present on those properties that were part of the Cathedral chapter. Today it is the headquarters of Social Council of the University and of other university services.

On the 500th Anniversary of the University of Santiago de Compostela
[1495-1995]

Erected 1995 by Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education.

Location. 42° 52.795′ N, 8° 32.563′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, in A Coruña.

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Marker is on Rúa da Conga, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rúa da Conga 1, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia 15704, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rosalía de Castro (here, next to this marker); Eugenio and Mario Fernández Granell (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramón Piñeiro López (within shouting distance of this marker); El Batallon Literario / The Literary Battalion Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Casa do Deán, Oficina do Peregríno / House of the Dean, Office of the Pilgrims (about 120 meters away); Aurelio Aguirre Galarraga (about 120 meters away); Rosalía de Castro and Manuel Murguia (about 150 meters away); Don Antonio Lopez e Ferreiro (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Compostela.

Casa da Concha / House of the Shell Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2023

2. Casa da Concha / House of the Shell Marker - wide view

The Casa da Concha marker is visible here to the right of the door, the shell (mentioned on the marker) can be seen above the door, and the marker for Rosalía de Castro is visible to the left of door.

Casa da Concha / House of the Shell Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 14, 2023

3. Casa da Concha / House of the Shell Marker - wider view

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 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.