'Gallaecia Petrea' constitutes a journey through the presence of stone in Galician culture, from the earliest times down to the present day; from the moment it became the basic element that shaped the landscape to its more recent uses in forms of cultural expression. It provides an insight into the relationships between territory and stone, generating a debate on one of the hallmarks of Galician culture, the Galician landscape and the Galician way of life, addressing the use of stone as both building material and artistic medium, explaining not only the reasons why it is used, but also the techniques used to work it and the various aesthetic languages employed. It features some of the most significant examples of such uses, both utilitarian or artistic, in varying kinds of stone, yet stems from a geological analysis of the territory to explain the choice of a specific material in each case.

Gallaecia Petrea brings together, for the first time ever, the most significant stonework produced in Gallaecia, namely modern-day Galicia, Northern Portugal and adjoining areas of Asturias: the territory bounded by the River Duero to the South and the River Navia to the East.... read more

The City of Culture opens its doors to all the citizens that want to know the cultural complex designed by Peter Eisenman. Visitors can have free access to the Museum, to the Archives and to the Library, as well as to the outdoor facilities, such as the Hedjuk Towers and the Central Plaza. Besides, there is a program of guided visits to the City of Culture that allows visitors to know the secrets of the architectonic project.

Group bookings: Please contact us at visitas@cidadedacultura.org / tlf: 881 997 584.

Free guided tours of Museo Gaiás
- 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
- Groups: visitasmuseo@cidadedacultura.org or 881 99 51 72.

Guided visits for schoolchildren: Tuesday to Friday. Contact us at visitas@cidadedacultura.org / tlf: 881 997 584.


BUSES FROM / TO THE TOWN CENTRE

LINE 9: Monday to Friday and Saturday morning

Departures from Casas Novas ... read more

From October to May, the Real Filharmonía de Galicia and other Spanish and international orchestras feature more than 30 concerts, close to 100 musical compositions and 40 invited conductors and soloists await the public in the Auditorio de Galicia.