Turismo Natural

HISTORY: MARÍA PEPITA

Feb 10, 2010 Capital, Capitals, Town, Towns, Culture, Galicia, History, Monument, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism

A while ago I talked about some of the places in Galicia and its gastronomy and about Santiago de Compostela in the province of La Coruña with the motive of the Holy Year.

Today I shall talk about a historic event that took place in La Coruña, capital of the province that shares its name. It was an event that marked the lives of the people of La Coruña.

It was back in 1589 when the English troops breached the city walls and began their attack. The attack was led by a soldier who managed to reach the highest part of the wall with his country’s flag in his hand. But his victory was briefly lived because he was killed by María Pepita.

According to tradition, María Pepita followed her heroic act with a shout of “Quien tenga honra, que me siga” (Whoever has honour, follow me!), which totally demoralised the English and caused them to retreat.

If you are interested in this personage, you will find a monument raised in her honour in the Plaza de María Pepita where you’ll also find the town hall.

Tags: Galicia, History, War History, Coruña History, Galicia History, Maria Pepita, Coruña Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism, History Tourism