Tower of Hercules
Native names
Galician: Torre de Hércules
Spanish: Torre de Hércules
LocationCoruña, Galicia, Spain
Coordinates43°23′9″N 8°24′23″W / 43.38583°N 8.40639°W / 43.38583; -8.40639Coordinates: 43°23′9″N 8°24′23″W / 43.38583°N 8.40639°W / 43.38583; -8.40639
Elevation57 metres (187 ft)
Built2nd century CE
Visitors149,440 (in 2009)
Governing bodyMinistry of Culture
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name: Tower of Hercules
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii
Designated2009 (33rd session)
Reference no.1312
RegionEurope and North America
Spanish Property of Cultural Interest
Official name: Torre de Hércules
TypeRoyal property
CriteriaMonument
Designated3 June 1931
Reference no.(R.I.) - 51 - 0000540 - 00000