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MapHisters, The *Biblioteca de Galicia* and the *Cidade da Cultura de Galicia* have organized an exhibition on the history of the cartography of this Spanish region. It is entitled "Cartografia antiga de Galicia", will be open until August 5 and includes maps from the 16th to 19th centuries. (link<http://www.cidadedacultura.org/articulos/leer.aspx?id=86> ) A few highlights: - the large map (2.45 x 2.25 m) of the region made by Domingo Fontán after a 18-year long survey, 19th century - the earliest extant separate map of Galicia, 1603 - nautical charts by Lucas Jans Waghenaer, end of 16th century Regards, Luis A. Robles Macías Blog: http://historiaymapas.wordpress.com/
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