Casa da Gaita
House devoted to the Galician bagpipe and the piper Ricardo Portela, with instruments, old photographs and multimedia resources.
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About the museum
The Casa da Gaita is in the parish of Santiago de Viascón, in the municipality of Cerdedo-Cotobade, and is devoted to the Galician bagpipe (gaita de fol) and to Ricardo Portela, one of Galicia's best-known pipers. It is run by the Asociación de Gaiteiros Galegos.
The collection includes old bagpipes and other musical instruments, such as drums, bass drums, clarinets, flutes and requintas, as well as an exhibition of more than thirty old photographs and multimedia resources on Galician instruments. Activities on music and traditional culture are organised throughout the year, including an annual traditional music festival in September.
Highlights
- Old bagpipes and other traditional instruments
- More than 30 old photographs
- Tribute to the piper Ricardo Portela
- Multimedia resources on Galician instruments
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición sobre la gaita gallega y Ricardo Portela – Collection of old bagpipes and other instruments, more than thirty old photographs and multimedia resources on Galician instruments.
- Operated by
- Asociación de Gaiteiros Galegos
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
The activities organised throughout the year are aimed at families.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Activities for families are organised throughout the year. |
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