Castelo de Santo Antón

Castelo de Santo Antón is a 16th-century fortress in A Coruña, Spain, now functioning as an archaeological museum. Originally built as a defensive fortification and prison during the 16th-18th centuries, it later served as a quarantine facility for infected sailors. The museum officially opened in 1968 and was recognized as a historic-artistic monument in 1949. It houses diverse archaeological artifacts spanning from prehistoric times through Roman periods, including proto-historic goldwork, megalithic structures, Bronze Age objects, and Castro culture artifacts. The complex includes exhibition halls, a library (Casa Botero), chapels, casemates, and a cistern. Today it offers seasonal hours with extended summer access, free entry on Saturdays and for educational groups, and features virtual tours and educational programs including lectures, courses, and excavations.