It is often said; with justification that a lot can be said about any particular region or country by the types of architecture that can be found within the area.
Nowhere is this more so than the semi autonomous region of Galicia in North Western Spain.
From the distinctive glass "gallerias found in Corunna to some of the more basic types of architecture more found in the countryside, Galicia slowly but surely gives visitors an indication of its heritage and past.
Distinctive two-story fisherman's cottages which can be found in Pontevedra are matched with ancient stone granaries (horreos) that can be found to keep throughout the province. Ancient stone crosses stand on a frequent number of roadsides and income more than a few villages throughout Galicia you can find examples off ancient architecture such as "pallozas", oval stone buildings with thatched roofs which serve as samples of the earliest Galician architecture.
In some of the main towns such as Corunna and Santiago de Compostela, visitors can find themselves being in used to the Spanish concept of the Parador. I say this is a Spanish concept but it is in effect a state run and organised exclusive state operated hotel.
The word Parador is an old Spanish word for lodging place for travellers of a respectable rank and in the late 1920s and national network of state run hotels called Paradors was established. Many of the nearly 90 or so Paradors that can be found dotted throughout Spain are located in some of the most beautiful locations be found anywhere. From the Hotel de los Reyes Catolicos found in an old converted royal hunting lodge in the centre of Santiago de Compostela to a Parador breathtakingly found on the Monterreal peninsula north of Baiona situated in an old fortress some of the most interesting and ancient architecture in the country has been usefully converted to the use of Tourism accommodation.
Old and new, Galicia certainly has splendid examples both extremes and the visitor is guaranteed a terrific time.
