Casa da Gaita
Quintán, 3Viascón (Santiago)36121 CotobadePontevedra
The building run by the AGG (Association of Galician Pipers) which is dedicated to the gaita de fol, to its history, and to one of the most representative gaiteiros of Galicia: Ricardo Portela. A casa da Gaita has a collection of instruments in which, as well as old pipes, there are other musical instruments such as drums, bass drums, clarinets, recorders and little clarinets (requintas). There is information on the traditional way of learning to play the pipes and the history of these. This collection also has an exhibition of more than 30 old photographs related to the pipes and the pipers, along with multimedia resources that bring you closer to the history and production of all Galician musical instruments. Visitors will also discover all about the life of Ricardo Portela, the founding chairman of honour of the Association of Galician Pipers and a benchmark figure amongst traditional Galician musicians. In addition to this exhibition there are activities organised throughout the year related to music and to the traditional culture.
Access
- Accesos a pie: Sí
- ¿Existe transporte público para acceder al recurso?: Sí
- Accesos para vehículos privados: Sí
Features
Duration of the visit Between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes- Estilo Arquitectónico: Popular
- Description of the surroundings: Rural
- Propiedad: Private
- Interés Paisajístico: Moderate
- En uso: Sí
- Chronology: Opened in April 2011
- Responsible body: Association of Galician Pipers
Services
- Information point: Sí
- Reservas: Sí
- Botiquín: Sí
Customer service
- Idioma: Castellano, Gallego
Prices
- Tipo de Entrada: Free
Timetables
- Horario de apertura desde: Monday
- Horario de apertura hasta: Friday
- Hora Apertura mañana: 10:00:00
- Hora Cierre mañana: 13:00:00
- Hora Apertura tarde: 17:00:00
- Hora Cierre tarde: 19:00:00