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Park · Pontevedra, Galicia
Ilha das Esculturas
Park on an island in the river Lérez, covering 70,000 m², with outdoor contemporary art by 12 artists, including Robert Morris's stone labyrinth.
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About Ilha das Esculturas
The Ilha das Esculturas, officially ilha do Covo, is an island formed by sediments of the river Lérez, near its mouth, in Pontevedra. It covers about 70,000 square meters and is connected to both banks by footbridges and walkways. The island remained in a natural state until the late 1990s, when it became a park.
After that, 12 contemporary artists from various countries created works conceived for the island's landscape, using mainly Galician granite. Among them are the 2-meter-high stone labyrinth by American artist Robert Morris, and a 5-meter pink granite menhir at a crossroads. At the back of the island there is a floating house on the river.
The works are spread among trees, lawns and paths along the water, and the walk mixes art and nature. There are water birds on the river and carp in the channels.
The park is a common walking and running spot for residents, and the Lérez's bank has trails that follow the river upstream.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 45 minutes to 1h30.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, on days without rain.
How to get there
It's about a 15-minute walk from the ponte do Burgo, along the river Lérez, downstream.
Tip
Start with Robert Morris's labyrinth: it is the best-known work and is near the main entrance.
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Frequently asked questions about Ilha das Esculturas
What is the Ilha das Esculturas?
A park on an island in the river Lérez, with outdoor contemporary art by 12 artists.
What is the island's best-known work?
The stone labyrinth by Robert Morris, 2 meters high.
How to get to the Ilha das Esculturas?
On foot, along the river Lérez, from the ponte do Burgo, in about 15 minutes.