The replica of a 16th century gallery arrives at the Calvo y Sotelo dock, in A Corua

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2023-10-23 20:49:00

The Andaluca ship can be visited this weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

23 oct 2023 . Updated at 9:10 p.m.

This Monday elGalen Andaluca arrived at the Calvo Sotelo docka unique replica of the ship used by the Spanish during the 16th to 18th centuriesin the maritime expeditions of discovery and the interoceanic trade between Spain, America and the Philippines of the so-called Indian fleets. However, the visits will begin on Friday and will continue until Sunday, October 29. The joint visit to Galen Andaluca consists of a self-guided walking tour. Once on board, you’re free to wander the decks, talk to current crew members (real sailors who live on board), and view dozens of interactive exhibits, videos, projections, and historical documents. Photos are allowed, highlighted on the official website where you can buy tickets, velacuadra.es.

The boat is a 500 ton ship 49 meters long and 10 meters wide, which flies four masts and almost a thousand square meters of surface with its six sails. Her average speed is 7 knots.

Visits to the gallery can be made from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are 8 euros for adults, 4 euros for children and 20 euros for families (two adults and up to three children between 5 and 10 years old).

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