Baiona commemorates 400th anniversary of Count of Gondomar

The town of Baiona is hosting a symposium to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Diego Sarmiento de Acuña, the Count of Gondomar. The event, titled ‘Osar morir da la vida’, is organized by the Baiona Council and the Xunta de Galicia.

Taking place on October 1 and 2 at the Parador de Baiona, the symposium will feature six presentations by national and international experts. These sessions will analyze the life and diplomatic legacy of the Count, who was a prominent figure in the Spanish Monarchy and served at the court of King James I of England.

The program includes a guided tour titled ‘Los lugares del Conde’ to explore sites linked to his cultural and patrimonial legacy. The commemoration will conclude with a Renaissance Spanish-English polyphonic concert performed by the Coro de Cámara Rías Baixas in the Parador chapel.