10 Historic Sites in Santiago de Compostela That You Shouldn't Miss

March 6, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

If you see nothing else in this World Heritage city, you simply must visit the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, an awe-inspiring confection of baroque architecture. Once you’ve regained composure, head out on a bicycle to see the rest of this glorious city. Foodies and boozehounds will delight in a guided gastronomy tour, while modernists will enjoy the Galician Center of Contemporary Art.
Restaurants in Santiago de Compostela

1. Descubriendo La Magia De Compostela

Praza Do Obradoiro, 15705, Santiago de Compostela Spain +34 669 19 78 43 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Descubriendo La Magia De Compostela

2. Estatua Del Rey Alfonso Ii "el Casto"

Plaza De Entrepracinas S/n, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Estatua Del Rey Alfonso Ii "el Casto"

3. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain 0981 583 548 [email protected] http://www.catedraldesantiago.es
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4.5 based on 10,536 reviews

Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

Reviewed By PilatesLady58 - Norwich, United Kingdom

The cathedral is an incredible building with its impressive baroque facade and is the culmination for some of a long journey along the Camino to reach Santiago. At the moment it’s best viewed from the outside only as there is major restoration work going on for holy year in 2021 when the work will be completed. It’s still worth visiting the cathedral museum which has some interesting artworks on display. You can also access the cloister and get views out over the square by the cathedral to the surrounding countryside. I’m sure it will be amazing when it’s done but currently the interior is literally a building site!

4. Praza da Inmaculada

Praza da Inmaculada 3, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain http://www.santiagoturismo.com/rutas/a-praza-da-inmaculada
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Praza da Inmaculada

Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom

This large square is effectively the space between the Cathedral's North façade (and exit door) and the Monastery of San Martiño Pinario. These two religious institutions were originally in fierce competition. In fact, the Monastery was built the wrong way round on its plot to make sure its façade would be seen by worshippers leaving the Cathedral. Turn left from the Cathedral exit and you will walk downhill through an archway into the iconic Plaza do Obradoiro; turn the other and the street will take you into the heart of the shopping area in the old city and eventually to the Praza Cervantes. There are nice ornamental gardens in front of the Monastery and plenty of seating on low walls. One of the most important locations in Santiago.

5. Igreja de San Fructuoso

Rua das HOrtas, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain http://www.santiagoturismo.com
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Igreja de San Fructuoso

6. Convento, igreja e colegio das Orfas

Rua das Orfas No 5, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain +34 981 58 58 50 http://www.santiagoturismo.com/monumentos/convento-igrexa-e-colexio-das-orfas-3
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Convento, igreja e colegio das Orfas

7. Muralla de Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Spain
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Muralla de Santiago de Compostela

8. Enxebre

Rua Acibecheria 17 Bajo, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain +34 981 56 31 31 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/groups/1441951399175928/?ref=bookmarks
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Enxebre

Shop in Santiago de Compostela. Good food and drink. Traditional Galician products. Best in Tarta de Santiago.

9. Casa do Cabildo

Plaza de las Platerias 2, 15782, Santiago de Compostela Spain +34 981 57 66 61 [email protected] http://www.santiagoturismo.com/salas-de-exposicions/casa-do-cabido-4
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Casa do Cabildo

10. Praza de Fonseca

Praza de Fonseca, 1, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain http://www.puedoviajar.es/poi/colegio-y-plaza-de-fonseca-en-santiago-de-compostela.aspx
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Praza de Fonseca

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