CASA DA CONGA

Civil
1652
On the Way of St. James

Location

Praza da Quintana de Mortos 1

15704  Santiago de Compostela - A Coruña

Coordinates:
42º 52' 48.9" N - 8º 32' 38.0" W

Description

This house from the beginning of the 18th century was designed by Domingo de Andrade and built by Fernando Casas y Novoa, as a residence for the Cathedral canons. It stands on a rectangular ground plan, with granite masonry and a four-sided slate roof. On a stepped base, there are four homes joined together by one single facade, but separated from each other by five pilasters that rise up to the cornice. All four are arranged in the same way: free-standing Doric columns with three semi-circular arches on the ground floor, and an on the upper floor, a balcony with an iron railing and a window on each side. The chapter arms are above the central pilaster. Above this, on the roof, there is an enormous chimney.
This construction currently houses: cafeterias, a restaurant, gift shops and the Official College of Architects.

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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