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Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in La Coruna
Traveler Description: Built by the Romans around AD 98–117, this is the world's oldest functioning lighthouse.
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Attraction type: Lighthouse
Address: La Coruna
Spain

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5 of 5 stars
merryson   1 contribution
ohio
Oct 24, 2009

Once you park it is a walk to the tower but well worth it. The view from atop are magnificent. There are various sculptures located throughout the park. more

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5 of 5 stars
InQueens26   100 contributions
Queens, New York
Oct 23, 2009

A Coruna is a majical city with a beautiful lighthouse. THe Tower of Heculese is a beautiful structure in which you can climb to the top and withness breathtaking views of waves crashing into the rocks on the shore. There are many activities nearby as well as a beautiful beach. It snot expensive to enter and its a quick walk... more

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5 of 5 stars
Maya12Aus   6 contributions
Australia
Jul 29, 2009

Make sure you check out the compass at the front - and try to plan enough time to walk or cycle down the path back to Coruna. magic. more

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4 of 5 stars
emn89   5 contributions
Tokyo
Nov 22, 2009

ヘラクレスの塔から見る大西洋は最高!塔に登らなくとも、元々高台にあるので、海も待ちも見渡すことができます。おすすめ。 more

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5 of 5 stars
zolaida   1 contribution
a coruña
Oct 23, 2009

La veo desde mi casa y me encanta, solitaria frente al atlántico que la baña de viento y mar, cuando... more

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5 of 5 stars
togoria   5 contributions
la coruña
Oct 23, 2009

bien consrvado tanto el monumento como su entorno.es precioso verlo cuando se llega a la coruña en crucero more

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5 of 5 stars
biormv   10 contributions
La Coruna, Spain
Oct 23, 2009

Los puntos positivos que ofrece es su ubicación, el estado de conservación y la reforma para dotarlo de contenido cultural.... more

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5 of 5 stars
bluenote62   15 contributions
Sada, Spain
Mar 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Los romanos crearon la primera estructura en esa ubicación, hasta lo que hoy vemos como la Torre de Hércules. Hasta... more

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La Coruna, Spain