XINKGO DO PAZO DE FONSECA

Nature along the Way
617
On the Way of St. James

Location

15705  Santiago de Compostela - A Coruña

Coordinates:
42º 52' 45.3" N - 8º 32' 45.8" W

Description

The ginkgo, a species originally from Asia, was brought to Europe in the 19th century. This tree is catalogued as being 140 years old; it is over 20 metres tall and its trunk measures 3 metres around. There were two specimens in the garden but one died recently.

The Ways of St. James

Portiguese Route
Portiguese Route by coast
The English Camino
The Fistera-Muxía Camino
The French Camino
The Northern Camino
The Primitive Camino
The Route of the Sea of Arousa and River Ulla
The Winter Camino
Vía de la Plata
Arriba
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