CASA DAS ARTES - ANTIGO EDIFICIO BANCO DE ESPAÑA

Civil
1747
On the Way of St. James

Location

Rúa Policarpo Sanz 15

36202  Vigo - Pontevedra

Coordinates:
42º 14' 16.0" N - 8º 43' 21.9" W

Description

Building designed in 1938 by the architect Romualdo de Madariaga. It consists of a large chamfer, where the entrance is situated, and this also serves as the axis of symmetry for the other two facades. This chamfer contains the building´ s sole, austere decoration. The decoration commences at the monumental entrance door, where 4 fluted pilasters rise; these are without a capital but have an entablature and a cornice decorated with bas-reliefs symbolising work in a feminine figure and a masculine figure (the latter holds a shield with the cross of Santiago, the yoke and the arrows). The whole building has half-point arch large windows and framed, decorated openings with projection.

The Ways of St. James

Portiguese Route by coast
Arriba
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