{"id":114340,"date":"2017-04-07T18:26:57","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T16:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-santiago-de-compostela\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:40:14","slug":"places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/","title":{"rendered":"10+4 Best places to see in Santiago de Compostela"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"114340\" class=\"elementor elementor-114340 elementor-114120\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49ecf48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49ecf48\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33e4022\" data-id=\"33e4022\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86e39ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86e39ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Today we are bringing you the second post about what to do in Santiago de Compostela, the most popular city of Galicia region. Just like Jerusalem or Rome, Santiago stands out as a Christian Pilgrimage destination; this is where the remains of the Saint James the Apostle are buried. The most popular building is the Cathedral, where more than 300.000 pilgrims finished their Camino de Santiago in 2017.<\/p><p>The city combines culture and traditions, that is why you will enjoy it as a student, pilgrim or tourist.<\/p><p>Today we will talk about some of the most important places to visit in Santiago de Compostela. And some of the activities you can do if you are around, so you can take the most of the city before you leave.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9eede5c4a6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9eede5c4a6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#The-Cathedral-of-Santiago-de-Compostela\" >The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#The-Cathedral-outside\" >The Cathedral: outside<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#The-facades-of-the-Cathedral-of-Santiago\" >The fa\u00e7ades of the Cathedral of Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#The-Portico-de-la-Gloria\" >The P\u00f3rtico de la Gloria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Puerta-Santa-Holy-Door\" >Puerta Santa (Holy Door)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#The-inside-of-the-Cathedral\" >The inside of the Cathedral<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#The-Botafumeiro\" >The Botafumeiro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Museums-and-Monuments\" >Museums and Monuments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Museum-of-the-Pilgrimage-Museo-de-las-Peregrinaciones\" >Museum of the Pilgrimage (Museo de las Peregrinaciones)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Museum-of-the-Cathedral-Museo-de-la-Catedral-o-Museo-Catedralicio\" >Museum of the Cathedral (Museo de la Catedral o Museo Catedralicio)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Palacio-de-Rajoy-Rajoy-Palace\" >Palacio de Rajoy (Rajoy Palace)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Hostal-de-los-Reyes-Catolicos\" >Hostal de los Reyes Cat\u00f3licos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Monasterio-de-San-Martino-Pinario-Monastery-San-Martin-Pinario\" >Monasterio de San Marti\u00f1o Pinario (Monastery San Mart\u00edn Pinario)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Other-interesting-places-in-Santiago-de-Compostela\" >Other interesting places in Santiago de Compostela<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Mercado-de-Abastos\" >Mercado de Abastos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Parque-de-la-Alameda\" >Parque de la Alameda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Tours-in-Santiago-de-Compostela\" >Tours in Santiago de Compostela<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#Santiago-Tapas-Tour\" >Santiago Tapas Tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#-Cervantes-Square-Plaza-de-Cervantes\" >-Cervantes Square (Plaza de Cervantes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#-Collegiate-Church-of-Santa-Maria-del-Sar\" >-Collegiate Church of Santa Mar\u00ed\u00ada del Sar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#-Casa-de-la-Troya-Museum\" >-Casa de la Troya Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#-Belvis-Park-Parque-de-Belvis\" >-Belvis Park (Parque de Belvi\u00ads)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#-Chapel-of-Las-Animas-Capilla-de-las-Animas\" >-Chapel of Las \u00c1nimas (Capilla de las \u00c1nimas)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/places-to-see-in-santiago-de-compostela\/#-Museum-of-the-Galician-People-Museo-do-Pobo-Galego\" >-Museum of the Galician People (Museo do Pobo Galego)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Cathedral-of-Santiago-de-Compostela\"><\/span>The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The Cathedral is by far the most popular building of Santiago de Compostela. It was declared a Good of Cultural Interest in 1986. For these, and many other reasons, it is the must see of Santiago de Compostela.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7758\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Catedral-Santiago-de-Compostela-GaliWonders-min.jpeg\" alt=\"What to do in Santiago de Compostela Galiwonders\" \/> <em> Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela<\/em><\/p><p>The origin of the Cathedral goes back to the year 814. The\u00a0<strong>remains of Saint James the Apostle<\/strong>\u00a0were transported from Jerusalem to Galicia, and abandoned in the III century because of the Roman persecutions. In 814, the tomb was discovered by a hermit called Pelayo, after seeing some strange lights on the sky. It was then when the King Alfonso II of Asturias ordered to build a chapel in that place.<\/p><p>Even if the first steps towards the construction of the cathedral dates from 814, with Alfonso II, the works did not start until the 1075, with Alfonso IV. The Cathedral has a Romanesque style, but with some touches of Baroque and Gothic, which come from later restorations. All these restoration have lead the building to look the way it looks nowadays.<\/p><p>Did you know that, besides the Cathedral, the Obradoiro Square or the &#8220;Two Marias&#8221;, there are many other things to do in Santiago de Compostela?<\/p><p>We are always surprised to know about the perception that many tourists and pilgrims have about\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Santiago de Compostela<\/span>: that is a very tiny town, that there is not a lot to do around, that half a day is more than enough to visit everything&#8230; And of course, if we restrict the list of things to do in Santiago de Compostela to the Cathedral, the Obradoiro Square, and the park, just a couple of hours would be enough to see it all.<\/p><p>But today we want to go a bit further. We have prepared this short list of places that you would never see on a &#8220;top 3 of tourist attractions in Santiago de Compostela&#8221;, but still valuable in terms of beauty and cultural interest.<\/p><p>If you want to get a deep insight of the city, keep reading, this could be very interesting:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a08626c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a08626c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98ddb5f\" data-id=\"98ddb5f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d00dce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d00dce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"131031\" class=\"elementor elementor-131031\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d2d723a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d2d723a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ea154ff\" data-id=\"7ea154ff\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d451f13 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d451f13\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-229db094\" data-id=\"229db094\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78515af2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78515af2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PRACTICAL GUIDE<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc84fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bc84fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FREE DOWNLOAD<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2204a581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2204a581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our FREE Practical Guide to the Camino de Santiago. 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744e745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"744e745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Cathedral-outside\"><\/span>The Cathedral: outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>On the external part of the Cathedral, we can see: the P\u00f3rtico de la Gloria (Portal of Glory), the fa\u00e7ades, the towers, and the Puerta Santa (Holy Door).<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-facades-of-the-Cathedral-of-Santiago\"><\/span>The fa\u00e7ades of the Cathedral of Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><h5>Obradoiro Fa\u00e7ade<\/h5><p>The main fa\u00e7ade of the Cathedral (or west one) can be seen from the <strong>Obradoiro Square<\/strong> (Plaza del Obradoiro). It has a Baroque style, that dates back from the XVIII century. It was built to protect the main entrance against adverse meteorological conditions. We can see the figure of the Apostle in the central tower, with two disciples who are dressed up as pilgrims; there is also an urn and a star (these represents the discovery of the remains, made by Pelayo). On the right part, we can see the mother of the Apostle (Mar\u00eda Salom\u00e9). On the left side, his father (Zebedeo). The stairway of the main entrance was built in the XVII century, and it has a Renaissance style.<\/p><p>In this fa\u00e7ade it is located the <strong>P\u00f3rtico de la Gloria<\/strong> (Portal of Glory).<\/p><p>We strongly recommend to spend some time at the Obradoiro Square when you arrive. You get the chance to meet and chat to other pilgrims.<\/p><h5>Plater\u00edas Fa\u00e7ade<\/h5><p>The Southern fa\u00e7ade of the Cathedral can be seen from the <strong>Plaza de las Plater\u00edas<\/strong> (Silver-Smithing Square in English, and Praza das Prater\u00edas in Galician). This is the only fa\u00e7ade with a Romanesque style, and it was built in the XII century.<\/p><p>There are two main entrance doors, and the representation of Christ and the Three Wise Men.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7762 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Fuente_de_los_Caballos._Plaza_de_Plateri\u0301as-GaliWonders-min-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza de las Plater\u00edas GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Plaza de las Plater\u00edas<\/em><\/p><h5>La Azabacher\u00eda Fa\u00e7ade<\/h5><p>The Northern Fa\u00e7ade is located in the <strong>Plaza de la Azabacher\u00eda<\/strong> (or jet-smithing Square) and it has a Baroque style. It was remodeled in the XVIII century, after being damaged because of a fire.<\/p><p>The entrance door is known as the <strong>Puerta del Para\u00edso<\/strong> (Heaven Door), and it where pilgrims doing the <a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago\/frances\/\">French Way<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago\/primitivo\/\">Primitive Way<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago\/norte\/\">Northern Way<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago\/ingles\/\">English Way<\/a>, finish their Camino de Santiago.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7763 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Puerta-del-Parai\u0301so-GaliWonders-min-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Puerta del Parai\u0301so GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Puerta del Para\u00edso<\/em><\/p><h5>La Quintana fa\u00e7ade<\/h5><p>The Easter fa\u00e7ade of the Cathedral can be seen from the Plaza de la Quintana (Quintana Square) and is one of the most popular ones. It also has a Baroque style.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7764 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/plaza-de-la-Quintana-GaliWonders-min-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"plaza de la Quintana GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Plaza de la Quintana<\/em><\/p><p>In this fa\u00e7ade there is the <strong>Puerta Santa o del Perd\u00f3n<\/strong> (Holy Door or Forgiveness Door) and the <strong>Puerta Real<\/strong> (the Royal Door). This last one was the one used by the Spanish Monarchs.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Portico-de-la-Gloria\"><\/span>The P\u00f3rtico de la Gloria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>This Romanesque sculpture is formed by three arches, that represent the <strong>Original Sin, the Redemption, and Doomsday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>The central arch is also the bigger, and it is divided by a mullion, that represent the Apostle holding the pilgrim walking stick. The left arch represent scenes of the Old Testament. And the arch on the right, has two faces, that represent Heaven and Hell. There is also a figure of Christ. This is the arch that also represents Doomsday.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7761 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Po\u0301rtico-de-la-Gloria-GaliWonders-min-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"Po\u0301rtico de la Gloria GaliWonders\" \/> <em>P\u00f3rtico de la Gloria<\/em><\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puerta-Santa-Holy-Door\"><\/span>Puerta Santa (Holy Door)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>This is one of the most important doors of the whole Christian tradition. It is only open to the public during the Holy Years. That is, when the <strong>Day of the Apostle (25th of July)<\/strong> is on a Sunday. The next <strong>Holy Year<\/strong> will be in <strong>2021<\/strong>. The door will be open from the 31st December of\u00a0 2020, and will remain like that for the whole next year for anyone willing to get the plenary indulgence. For this reason, it is also known as the Puerta del Perd\u00f3n (Door of Forgiveness).<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7760 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Puerta-Santa-o-del-Perdo\u0301n-GaliWonders-min-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Puerta Santa o del Perdo\u0301n GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Puerta Santa o del Perdo\u0301n<\/em><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-inside-of-the-Cathedral\"><\/span>The inside of the Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The inside part of the Cathedral is formed by the Capilla Mayor (Mayor Chapel) where we can see the <strong>botafumeiro<\/strong> (the big censer). There are different chapels, but the Capilla de San Pedro (Saint Peter Chapel) is the most popular one. It is right beside the Holy Door.<\/p><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Botafumeiro\"><\/span>The Botafumeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>This big censer comes from the Middle Ages, and it is full of coal and incense. It is seen as a instrument of purification. It is moved with the strength of five men, in the Main Altar of the Cathedral, when the hymn of the Apostle starts to be played.<\/p><p>It can only be seen on specific dates, or if its financed by particulars. There are some fixed dates:<\/p><p>&#8211; 6th of January: Epiphany<br \/>&#8211; Resurrection Sunday<br \/>&#8211; 23th of May: Anniversary of the Battle of Clavijo<br \/>&#8211; Pentecost<br \/>&#8211; 25th of July: Festivity of Saint James the Apostle<br \/>&#8211; 15th of August: Asuncion<br \/>&#8211; 1st of November: All Saints day<br \/>&#8211; Festivity of Christ King (Sunday before the first Sunday of Advent)<br \/>&#8211; 8th of December: Immaculate Conception<br \/>&#8211; 25th of December: Christmas<br \/>&#8211; 30th of December: &#8220;Traslaci\u00f3n Festivity&#8221;<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7759 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Botafumeiro-GaliWonders-min-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Botafumeiro GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Botafumeiro<\/em><\/p><p>But the Cathedral is jus the beginning. There is even more to discover in Santiago de Compostela. Just keep reading to discover other secret jewels of the Capital city of Galicia!<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museums-and-Monuments\"><\/span>Museums and Monuments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museum-of-the-Pilgrimage-Museo-de-las-Peregrinaciones\"><\/span>Museum of the Pilgrimage (Museo de las Peregrinaciones)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>This museum is located in the Plaza de las Plater\u00edas. It was built in 1951, but it was not open as a museum until 1996.<br \/>It is considered a national institution and a documentation centre, also for investigation and interpretation about Santiago de Compostela and the pilgrimage. Besides this building in Plaza de las Plater\u00edas, there is another administrative building known as the Gothic House (<strong>Casa G\u00f3tica<\/strong>). It is one of the very few examples of civil architecture in the XIV century in Santiago de Compostela.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7765 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Museo_das_Peregrinacio\u0301ns_fachada_Santiago_de_Compostela-GaliWonders-min-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Pilgrimage Museum what to do in Santiago de Compostela GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Pilgrimage Museum<\/em><\/p><p><b>Timetable<\/b><\/p><ul><li>Monday to Friday:\u00a0from 9:30 to 20:30<\/li><li>Saturdays\u00a0from 11 to 19:30<\/li><li>Sundays &amp; Bank Holidays\u00a0from 10:15 to 14:45<\/li><li>Closed on Mondays and the following Bank Holidays: 1st &amp; 6th of January; 1st of May; 24th, 25th &amp; 31st of December; and one <strong>local Bank Holiday<\/strong> (16th of August)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Price<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>General entrance fee:<\/strong> 2,40 \u20ac<\/li><li><strong>Reduced fee:<\/strong> 1,20 \u20ac. Holders of the Carn\u00e9 Joven (Youth Card), Student Card (older than 18 years); groups from 15 pax (need to prebook at least 15 days before); pilgrims showing their Pilgrim Certificate (Compostela).<\/li><li><strong>Free:<\/strong>\u00a0younger than 18 year, older than 65, retired, unemployed &amp; volunteers.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museum-of-the-Cathedral-Museo-de-la-Catedral-o-Museo-Catedralicio\"><\/span>Museum of the Cathedral (Museo de la Catedral o Museo Catedralicio)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>This museum is located on the right side of the Western fa\u00e7ade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It will allow you to discover many different artistic pieces coming from archeological excavations carried out in the subsoil of the Cathedral. Also, the remains of the Cathedral previous to the restorations. They also offer guided visits to the P\u00f3rtico de la Gloria and the rooftop of the Cathedral.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7766 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Museo-Catedralicio-GaliWonders-min-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of the Cathedral what to do in Santiago de Compostela Galiwonders\" \/> <em>Museum of the Cathedral<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Timetable<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><b>From April to October: <\/b>Everyday from 9 to 20\u00a0<\/li><li><b>From noviembre to marzo:<\/b>\u00a0Everyday from 10 to 20<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Price<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><b>Permanent collection of the Museum:<\/b><br \/>General fee: 6 \u20ac<br \/>Reduced fee: 4 \u20ac<\/li><li><b>P\u00f3rtico de la Gloria:<\/b><br \/>General fee guided visit + permanent collection: 10 \u20ac<br \/>Reduced fee guided visit + permanent collection: 8 \u20ac<br \/>Self guided visit: 3 \u20ac&lt;<\/li><li><b>Rooftops:<\/b><br \/>General fee guided visit: 12 \u20ac<br \/>Reduced fee guided visit: 10 \u20ac<\/li><li><b>Archeological Excavations:<\/b>General fee guided visit: 10 \u20ac<br \/>Reduced fee guided visit: 8 \u20ac<br \/>Please check other combined entrance fee, discounts and specials<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palacio-de-Rajoy-Rajoy-Palace\"><\/span>Palacio de Rajoy (Rajoy Palace)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The Palacio de Rajoy is the building located in front of the main fa\u00e7ade o the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This palace has French Neoclassical style, and the person who ordered to built it was\u00a0<strong>Bartolom\u00e9 Rajoy Losada in\u00a01766\u00a0<\/strong>(for this reason, it is called Palacio de Rajoy). It was built to host the kids from the choir and the seminary. We can see an sculpture of the Apostle on its main fa\u00e7ade, and the representation of the Battle of Clavijo.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7767 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Palacio-de-Rajoy-GaliWonders-min.jpeg\" alt=\"Palacio de Rajoy what to do in Santiago de Compostela Galiwonders\" width=\"367\" height=\"206\" \/> <em>Palacio de Rajoy<\/em><\/p><p>It is very common to see the student music groups (<em>tuna<\/em> in Spanish) singing there.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hostal-de-los-Reyes-Catolicos\"><\/span>Hostal de los Reyes Cat\u00f3licos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>It is one of the most impressive buildings, and pilgrims are usually amazed by its architecture when they arrive in Santiago de Compostela.\u00a0<\/p><p>The origin of this construction dates back from the year 1486, when the Catholic Kings visited Santiago de Compostela. They ordered to build a hospital, to help those pilgrims who needed medical assistance after walking the Camino. It is located in the Obradoiro Square, close to the Cathedral and the Palacio de Rajoy. Its main fa\u00e7ade has a Plateresque Gothic style, the only representation of this style we can see in Galicia!<\/p><p>This building used to be known as the <strong>Hospital Real de Santiago<\/strong> (Royal Hospital of Santiago de Compostela).<\/p><p>It was used as a guesthouse until the XIX century. It was after transformed into a Parador Nacional de Turismo (a very particular kind of hotel, usually in historical buildings).<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7768 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hostal-de-los-Reyes-Cato\u0301licos-GaliWonders-min-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Hostal de los Reyes Cato\u0301licos GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Hostal de los Reyes Cato\u0301licos<\/em><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monasterio-de-San-Martino-Pinario-Monastery-San-Martin-Pinario\"><\/span>Monasterio de San Marti\u00f1o Pinario (Monastery San Mart\u00edn Pinario)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>This monastery was built in the X century, and it is right in front of the Northern fa\u00e7ade of the Cathedral (Plaza de la Azabacher\u00eda).<br \/>It used to be the biggest and most influential benedictine monastery of Galicia. We can see Renaissance, Baroque ad Neoclassic elements inside the building.<br \/>Nowadays, it has collections of paintings, sculptures, gold-smithing&#8230; And it is also the place where the students of Social Work and the Major Seminary take their lessons.<\/p><p>Also known as Hospeder\u00eda San Mart\u00edn Pinario, one side of this building has been converted into a hotel. It is a very popular accommodation for pilgrims who arrive in Santiago de Compostela, because of the architecture of the building and because it is right in front of the Cathedral.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7769 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Monasterio-de-San-Marti\u0301n-Pinario-GaliWonders-min.jpeg\" alt=\"Hospeder\u00eda San Mart\u00edn Pinario what to do in Santiago GaliWonders\" width=\"382\" height=\"249\" \/> <em>Monastery San Marti\u0301n Pinario<\/em><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other-interesting-places-in-Santiago-de-Compostela\"><\/span>Other interesting places in Santiago de Compostela<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mercado-de-Abastos\"><\/span>Mercado de Abastos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Hundreds of tourist and pilgrims go to the Mercado de Abastos (food market) every day. Here we can see different stalls offering all the varieties of the Galician gastronomy: meat, fish, seafood.. but also liquors and traditional beverages of the region.<br \/><em>It is the second most visited place of Santiago de Compostela, after the Cathedral<\/em><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7770 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mercado-de-abastos-GaliWonders-min.jpeg\" alt=\"Mercado de abastos GaliWonders\" width=\"380\" height=\"285\" \/> <em>Mercado de abastos<\/em><\/p><p>This place will allow you to experience the magic of the culture and gastronomy of Santiago de Compostela. Not to be missed!<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parque-de-la-Alameda\"><\/span>Parque de la Alameda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The Parque de la Alameda (or poplar grove park) was given to the city by the Count of Altamira, in the XVI century.<\/p><p>It is an urban garden, very related to the history of the city. It can be divided in three areas: the poplar grove promenade, the oak grove of Santa Susana (Carballeira de Santa Susana) and the promenade of La Herradura (horseshoe). It is a reference point for the locals of Santiago de Compostela. It is seen as a very welcoming space, like a sort of outdoor living room. Many people go there to practice sports, and it is also the scenery of the local festivals.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here we will be able to meet the popular &#8220;Las Mar\u00edas&#8221;. It is the statue of two sisters, Coralia and Maruxa, who became celebrities in the city. They are a symbol of the Civil War period, and the subsucuent repression.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Santiag-de-compostela_GaliWondersDSC00042-min-e1518683781122-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"As Mar\u00edas GaliWonders\" \/> <em>As Mar\u00edas<\/em><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tours-in-Santiago-de-Compostela\"><\/span>Tours in Santiago de Compostela<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>One of the best ways to discover Santiago de Compostela, is joining a guided tour. And of course, taste its delicious cuisine!<\/p><p>When we were talking about the Mercado de Abastos, we had a quick mention to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-GMvuXWomJs\">the gastronomy of the region<\/a>. But if you want to visit the historical quarter of Santiago de Compostela and taste the typical gastronomy, here you have two foodie tours.<\/p><p>Just before letting you know the details, please note that these tours last for about three hours, are organized for small groups (8 people max) and are flexible. If you have any kind of dietary requirement, we can adapt the menu to your needs.<\/p><p>Let&#8217;s learn a bit more.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santiago-Tapas-Tour\"><\/span>Santiago Tapas Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>One of the most popular streets of Santiago de Compostela is the <strong>Calle del Franco<\/strong>. There you will be able to see all the shop windows full of traditional food (meats, fishes &amp; seafoods).<\/p><p>The best way to verify the quality of each product, is trying them! If you want to try the best tapas of Santiago de Compostela, with an English speaking guide, around the old quarter of the city, you just need to contact us.<\/p><p>Pimientos de Padr\u00f3n (Padr\u00f3n Peppers), empanada, mejillones (mussels)&#8230; What a feast!<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7700 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/peppers-2082431_640-minGaliWonders-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pimientos de Padr\u00f3n what to do in Santiago GaliWonders\" \/> <em>Pimientos de Padr\u00f3n or Padr\u00f3n Peppers<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/experiences\/\">Gourmet Tapas Tour in Santiago<\/a><\/p><p>For the most demanding palates, those who are looking for a unique culinary experience, here we have the Gourmet Tapa Tour in Santiago de Compostela.<\/p><p>The tour departs from the old quarter of Santiago; you will visit three of the most popular restaurants of the city, with an English speaking guide. On the first one, you will taste the starter. On the second one, the main dish. And finally, on the third one, a traditional Galicia dessert.<em><strong>Gastronomy, history and culture!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7705 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Gourmet-GaliWonders-e1518092606533-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Santiago tapas tour galiwonders\" \/><em>Gourmet Santiago<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f712a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f712a9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51616536\" data-id=\"51616536\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7877e8e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7877e8e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; color: #3a3a3c;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Cervantes-Square-Plaza-de-Cervantes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Cervantes Square (Plaza de Cervantes)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If we go deep into the heart of the old quarter of Santiago, once we leave behind the Cathedral, and walk along the Preguntoiro Street (Rua do Preguntoiro) we will end up in Cervantes Square, the old forum of the city. This square is formed by the convergence of three cobbled streets: Preguntoiro, Algalia de Arriba and Azabachera. All three of them are characterized by the charm, the presence of traditional small shops, and the vitality of the pedestrians. In the middle of the square, there is the statue of the author of Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes y Saavadra. He was from Alcal\u00e1 de Henares, but his surname was originally from Galicia.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Collegiate-Church-of-Santa-Maria-del-Sar\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4532\" title=\"Colegiata de Santa Mar\u00eda del Sar\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Colegiata-de-Sar-Galiwonders-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Colegiata de Santa Mar\u00eda del Sar Santiago de Compostela\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Collegiate Church of Santa Mar\u00ed\u00ada del Sar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This stone-made building from the XII century, was erected by the side of the Sar River, and it is considered to be a National Monument, and an Asset of Cultural Interest. It stands out because of its flying buttress, the arch, and the cloister of the monastery.<\/p><p>Just a 20 minutes walk from the old quarter of Santiago!<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Casa-de-la-Troya-Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Casa de la Troya Museum<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>We continue through the old quarter, and we arrive to the Casa de la Troya, a small museum that recreates the life of the students of Santiago, in the XIX century. The building decorated with furniture from that period, used to reproduce a student boarding house. The Spanish author, Alejandro P\u00e9rez Lug\u00edn, wrote a book with the same name (Casa de la Troya) that was published in 1905, about a student from Madrid that came to study at the University of Santiago de Compostela.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Belvis-Park-Parque-de-Belvis\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Belvis Park (Parque de Belvi\u00ads)<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12909 size-full\" title=\"Parque de Belv\u00eds\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/belvis-min.jpg\" alt=\"Parque de Belv\u00eds santiago de compostela\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This central park is very close to the Plaza de Abastos, but it is not really included among the most typical tourist attractions. From the viewpoint, we will be able to see the Seminario Menor (the seminary, that is also used as an Albergue for pilgrims) and the cloistered convent of Belvi\u00ads. We will also be able to contemplate the modern area and the old quarter, and the top of the towers of the Cathedral, standing out among the buildings.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Chapel-of-Las-Animas-Capilla-de-las-Animas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Chapel of Las \u00c1nimas (Capilla de las \u00c1nimas)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Let&#8217;s leave the Cathedral behind, and walk towards the R\u00faa das Casas Reais; we will arrive into the Chapel of Las Animas. This temple was built in the XVIII century, thanks to the alms given by the neighbors. The Ionic columns, the fa\u00e7ade, and the realistic sculptures we can see inside, are the most remarkable attributes of this Chapel.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Museum-of-the-Galician-People-Museo-do-Pobo-Galego\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">-Museum of the Galician People (Museo do Pobo Galego)<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12912 size-medium\" title=\"Museo do Pobo Galego\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Entrada_Museo_do_pobo_Galego-min-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Museo do Pobo Galego Santiago de Compostela\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The Museum of the Galicia People was created to spread the culture of Galicia. This way, both visitors and locals, will be able to learn the different aspects of the region: the sea, the professions, the art, the fashion&#8230;<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The museum is lodged in the Convent of San Domingos the Bonaval; just the building itself is worth a visit.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What do you think about this brief selection? You have been in Santiago de Compostela, and you would recommend another place? Don&#8217;t worry, this is just the beginning of the list, we will be back soon with more places to visit in Santiago de Compostela.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information about the Camino de Santiago, and other tours in <strong>Galicia<\/strong> region, do not hesitate to<a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/contact\/\"><strong> contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we are bringing you the second post about what to do in Santiago de Compostela, the most popular city of Galicia region. Just like Jerusalem or Rome, Santiago stands out as a Christian Pilgrimage destination; this is where the remains of the Saint James the Apostle are buried. 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