By Hope Ciervo
I never thought I would come face to face with the end of the earth until I looked out from the land’s end and experienced it first-hand. A simple day trip to the Tower of Hercules in the beautiful city of A Coruña was all it took to allow me to witness such a stunning view.
The Romans who took over this area of Spain thought that the structure marked, in a figurative sense, the end of the earth. It was also very well known to be an area full of shipwrecks and disasters, hence earning it the name Costa da Morte, or "Coast of Death."
The tower has been reconstructed numerous times and continues to stand tall. As we now know, it was not actually the end of the earth. Across from the ocean is what we now know as the country of Ireland.
For the cost of 10€ one can climb more than 200 stairs to the very top of the tower, as it is now a popular tourist attraction. It is helpful to remember to purchase your ticket in the parking lot and to avoid the mistake of walking up the long pathway only to realize afterwards that tickets needed to have been purchased down below; however, spending 10€ and tiring out your legs will truly be worth it once you look beyond and see the view for yourself.
I truly believe that the views from this lighthouse were one of the most remarkable views I ever gazed upon in my life. From the beautiful pathway leading up to the tower, to the gorgeous view beyond it, Hercules Tower stood tall and powerful. On the lower level looking down from the tower is a beautiful mural of what seemed to be a sun dial. Beyond that were miles and miles of sea. It truly makes you appreciate the beauty earth is constructed of. I cannot wait to travel to the end of the earth once again.
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