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Galicia, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historic region of Spain, encompassing the northwestern provincias (provinces) of Lugo, A Coruña, Pontevedra, and Ourense. It is roughly coextensive with the former kingdom of Galicia.
Rapa das Bestas ("shearing of the beasts") in Sabucedo, the first weekend in July, is the most famous of several rapas in Galicia and was declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest in 1963.
Oct 8, 2024 · Galicia, historic region of eastern Europe that was a part of Poland before Austria annexed it in 1772; in the 20th century it was restored to Poland but was later divided between Poland and the Soviet Union. During the Middle Ages, eastern Galicia, situated between Hungary, Poland, and the western.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Galicia from space. Even in the satellite view you can tell how green and forested Galicia really is—a stark contrast from the Castilian mesetaor flat plateau to the southeast that is mostly covered in rolling plains.
- The Roman province of Gallaecia. By the 1st century BCE, all of the Iberian peninsula had come under Roman rule, and its northwestern corner belonged to the vast imperial province known as Tarraconensis.
- The medieval kingdom of Galicia in the 11th century. Before the medieval kingdom of Galicia was united with León (and later Castilla), it once stretched halfway down the western coast of the peninsula, encompassing much of modern-day Portugal.
- The seven provinces of the old kingdom of Galicia. Up until 1833, Galicia was divided into seven administrative provinces. Although there are only four today, the coat of arms depicted on the official Galician flagstill has seven crosses to honor these historic provinces.
Aug 14, 2024 · Tucked away in Spain’s northwestern corner, Galicia is famously remote. It’s hemmed in by 6,500ft-high mountains that separate it from the rest of the country, while its rugged coast faces onto the Atlantic Ocean. It used to take nearly five hours by car to reach Galicia from Madrid.
- Nina Zietman
Aug 29, 2024 · Galicia, located in the northwest of Spain, is a hidden gem that combines ancient traditions, stunning landscapes, and a rich cultural history. Often overshadowed by more famous Spanish destinations, Galicia offers a unique experience for those willing to explore it.
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Jul 29, 2012 · While Santiago de Compostela is Galicia’s most famous city and one of the world’s biggest international pilgrimage destinations, this terra de meigas (land of witches, as Galicia is known) offers another unmissable stop: the magnificent rías, sprawling estuaries along its 1200km of coast.
