Castelo de Santo Antón
About This Museum
It's not every day you find a museum that once pointed cannons at potential invaders. Perched on a small peninsula jutting into the Atlantic, the Castelo de Santo Antón is a 16th-century fortress that has traded its military duties for a far more peaceful existence as the city's archaeological sentinel. Walking its weathered granite ramparts, you feel the salty breeze and centuries of history simultaneously. Inside, the thick vaulted chambers, once used for storing gunpowder and garrisoning troops, now cradle silent treasures pulled from the land and sea.
Collection Highlights
The collection leans heavily into its martial past, with a fascinating array of blunderbusses, halberds, and swords that feel right at home within these walls. Beyond the armory, you'll discover prehistoric gold torques with intricate Celtic designs, Roman ceramics, and even a haunting collection of Galician funerary steles.
Visitor Information
It's surprisingly compact, so you can easily soak it all in within an hour or two. Don't miss climbing up to the rooftop for a knockout 360-degree view of A Coruña's harbor—it’s the best part.
Architecture & Building
A classic example of late Renaissance military architecture, all formidable granite blocks and stark geometric forms designed to withstand sieges.
Contact & Location
Address: Castelo de Santo Antón, 2A, Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, A Mestranza, Cidade Vella, A Coruña, Galicia, 15001, España
Phone: +34 981 18 98 50
Website: Visit Website
