A Coruña

A Coruña is a port city situated on a promontory in the Galicia region (north-west Spain). It is known for its Roman lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules, which offers extensive views of the coastline. In the medieval old town is the arcaded Plaza de María Pita, surrounded by narrow pedestrian walkways. In this square is the statue of María Pita, a 16th-century woman who warned the city of Sir Francis Drake's invasion.