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Plaza de España and Torre de los Moreno
The Torre de los Moreno:
symbol of an era
The most representative building of the indiano legacy
is, without a doubt, the Torre de los Moreno, located in
Plaza de España. It was built in 1912 by order of the
Moreno Ulloa brothers, who had made their fortune in
Argentina. The design, by the Galician architect Julián
García Núñez, a pupil of Gaudí, combines modernist
and classical elements in a balance rarely seen in Gali-
cian civil architecture.
The tower stands out for its corner plan, its height dis-
proportionate to its surroundings, and its zinc dome, now
undergoing restoration.
The interior, originally conceived to house several rental
apartments and a family residence, was also a symbol of
social openness. Its iron structure, large windows, and
decorative mouldings already anticipated a more urban
lifestyle, more connected with the outside world.
The Torre de los Moreno is not just an architectural work:
it is the manifesto of a generation that wanted to bring
America to Galicia without ceasing to be Galician
Beyond the façades: a civic legacy
The indiano impulse in Ribadeo was not limited to the
architectural sphere. Many returnees funded schools,
helped install public lighting, promoted health improve-
ments, and even took part in the construction of the
municipal cemetery. Some opened cafés, publishing
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