Top Things to do in Galicia
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Things to do in Galicia, Galicia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Galicia, Spain including Playa Boca do Rio, Plaza del Obradoiro, Muralla Romana de Lugo, Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules), Praza de Maria Pita, Catedral de Lugo, Portico de la Gloria, Arsenal militar, Illa Pancha, Botafumeiro.
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1. Playa Boca do Rio
2. Plaza del Obradoiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,327 reviews
Large, pleasant city plaza containing the church of St. James.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
Local residents joke that the 4 buildings surrounding the square around the perimeter embody the 4 pillars that hold Santiago de Compostela: religion (Cathedral), power (City Hall), tourism (- Parador-Hostal de Los Reyes Catholicos) and education (San Xeronime College). Of course, the main thing on the square is the magnificent West facade of the Cathedral. It is good day and night. Despite its medieval status, this Baroque beauty is relatively recent by historical standards. The facade was completed in 1740 by the architect Fernando de Casas Novoa . There`s Palace Raxoi behind. The City Hall is located here now. St. James in the form of a statue will be found here also. It was believed that his statue helped in the fight against the Moors during the Reconquista. If You look at the North side you can find the former hospital for pilgrims, built by the ideologues of the Reconquista, zealous Catholics and persecutors of Jews and Moors by Queen Isabella of Castile and king Ferdinand of Aragon. The Parador for pilgrims is now here. Finally, the 16th-century College of San Xeronime is located on the South side of the square. In addition to contemplating the Baroque beauty of the Cathedral, interesting performances are played out in the arcades of the city hall in the late afternoon. Perhaps this will be the best end of the day.
3. Muralla Romana de Lugo
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4.5 based on 2,135 reviews
Reviewed By koekw - Velez-Malaga, Spain
While in Lugo you can’t miss the Roman wall it’s great preserved as well great for a walk over the wall around the city centre. Nice is as well the Info panels with links to the history in all language.
4. Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules)
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4.5 based on 5,538 reviews
Built by the Romans around AD 98–117, this is the world's oldest functioning lighthouse.
Reviewed By FrancoisG1984 - Portet-sur-Garonne, France
Quiete area of la Corogne fomar from car noises'perfect to have a nice walk and see a bit of Galicia.
5. Praza de Maria Pita
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4.5 based on 2,659 reviews
Reviewed By TheChief - Manchester, United Kingdom
We’ve been to this square many times and it has a real presence. Enjoy a drink or some food in the bars that are positioned on the square and take in the atmosphere of a remarkable setting.
6. Catedral de Lugo
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4.5 based on 919 reviews
Reviewed By YayoiKusama - Madrid, Spain
Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassicist styles in one Cathedral. It is so beautiful! I am in love with Lugo and its monuments.
7. Portico de la Gloria
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4.5 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By 378marylinp - Milan, Italy
I just can't leave this church Santiago di completely with seeing and placing my Palm on this wall...
8. Arsenal militar
9. Illa Pancha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
Reviewed By JohnBishop3 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
A wonderful place to visit and wander around. Huge waves crashing against the rocks when we were there which made for spectacular scenery.
10. Botafumeiro
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4.5 based on 2,644 reviews
Reviewed By davidromana - Miami, United States
This Cathedral is monumental, so rich in history, its enormous altar, the Botafumeiro is a huge Incense burner used in the rituals, it is impressive, we are talking about centuries of historic events in this place
