Stop 11: Essen (Germany)

Our 11th postcard has been sent to Essen, in Germany, 1508 kilometres away!

This time it was Marina Raíces, an advanced 1 student, who wrote a postcard featuring the Pazo de Fonseca.

Go to EXPLORING THE WORLD to know more about Essen. If you want to read about the Pazo de Fonseca in English, click HERE.

Thank you, Marina!

Discover Santiago de Compostela X and XI: Pazo de Fonseca

Pazo de Fonseca is located very near Obradoiro Square and houses the University Main Library. It was constructed by the Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca in the XVI century. Once there, once can contemplate its Renaissance façade, its cloister, its Gothic chapel and a panelled lounge, which hosts temporary exhibitions.