{"id":222031,"date":"2025-09-12T10:06:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T08:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/blog\/horarios-catedral-santiago\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T09:29:54","slug":"cathedral-santiago-opening-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Santiago Cathedral opening hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"222031\" class=\"elementor elementor-222031 elementor-221695\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d768e4e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d768e4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-380452b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"380452b0\" 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of Santiago Cathedral for tourist visits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Mass-and-religious-service-schedules\" >Mass and religious service schedules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Other-masses\" >Other masses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Special-schedules-on-holidays-and-celebrations\" >Special schedules on holidays and celebrations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Opening-hours-for-the-different-areas-inside-the-Cathedral-of-Santiago\" >Opening hours for the different areas inside the Cathedral of Santiago<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Tomb-of-St-James-the-Apostle\" >Tomb of St. James the Apostle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Chapel-of-Corticela\" >Chapel of Corticela<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Botafumeiro\" >Botafumeiro<\/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\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Portico-of-Glory\" >Portico of Glory<\/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\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Cathedral-Museum\" >Cathedral Museum<\/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\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Roofs-and-Torre-de-la-Carraca\" >Roofs and Torre de la Carraca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#How-to-plan-your-visit-to-Santiago-Cathedral\" >How to plan your visit to Santiago Cathedral<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Best-time-of-day-to-visit\" >Best time of day to visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Recommended-duration-of-the-visit\" >Recommended duration of the visit<\/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\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Tips-to-avoid-unexpected-issues\" >Tips to avoid unexpected issues:<\/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\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#How-to-get-there-and-nearby-transportation\" >How to get there and nearby transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#Safety-and-etiquette-recommendations\" >Safety and etiquette recommendations<\/a><\/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\/cathedral-santiago-opening-hours\/#FAQs-about-Santiago-Cathedral\" >FAQs about Santiago Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All-you-need-to-know-to-plan-your-visit-to-Santiago-Cathedral\"><\/span>All you need to know to plan your visit to Santiago Cathedral.\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a28b247 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a28b247\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-542ee9c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"542ee9c3\" 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 data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"725\">The <strong>Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela<\/strong> is one of Spain\u2019s <strong>most iconic spots and a must-visit landmark for pilgrims<\/strong> and travelers alike. Alongside Santiago, Spain boasts other impressive cathedrals that are worth exploring, such as<strong> Catedral de la Almudena in Madrid, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and the Catedral de Sevilla.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"725\">This historic monument, the final stop of the famous <strong>Camino de Santiago,<\/strong> combines Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture and houses artistic and religious treasures that attract thousands of visitors every year (learn more about the Cathedral <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/catedraldesantiago.es\/en\/\">here<\/a><\/span>).<\/p><p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1233\">Below you will find the <strong>updated visiting times,<a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/santiago-de-compostela-church-mass-times\/\"> Mass schedule<\/a>, and access details for the Cathedral\u2019s most important areas<\/strong>, so you won\u2019t miss anything during your visit.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c74aef9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c74aef9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14957c2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14957c2f\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening-hours-of-Santiago-Cathedral-for-tourist-visits\"><\/span>Opening hours of Santiago Cathedral for tourist visits \n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13dfb971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13dfb971\" 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>The Cathedral is open to the public during extended hours with free admission to the nave and chapels:<\/p><ul><li>Monday to Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last admission)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0dab2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0dab2c\" 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>\u26a0\ufe0fHeads up!: From 31 December 2026, pilgrims will also be able to enter through the <a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/xacobeo-2027\/\">Holy Door for Xacobeo 2027.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51889823 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51889823\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7335b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a7335b0\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mass-and-religious-service-schedules\"><\/span>Mass and religious service schedules\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-770bbfc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"770bbfc4\" 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>The <a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/santiago-de-compostela-church-mass-times\/\"><strong>Pilgrim&#8217;s Mass at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral<\/strong><\/a> is celebrated every day of the year at four different times: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.<\/p><p>The 12:00 mass is the most traditional and popular, especially among pilgrims who have completed their journey, as it is when the Botafumeiro incense burner is swung.<\/p><p>During Holy Years in Compostela, the number of masses may increase due to the greater influx of pilgrims. However, in non-Holy Years, the times remain constant throughout the year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375f2a38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"375f2a38\" 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 style=\"text-align: center;\">PILGRIM MASS SCHEDULE<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">7:30 a.m. High Altar.<br \/>9:30 a.m. High Altar.<br \/>12:00 p.m. High Altar.<br \/>7:30 p.m. High Altar.<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88c99bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"88c99bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3080d93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3080d93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbotaf-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-221901\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbotaf-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbotaf-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbotaf-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbotaf-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cbotaf-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The Botafumeiro incense burner in Santiago Cathedral in action during the Pilgrim's Mass<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50a711bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50a711bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d1ba3b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d1ba3b3\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other-masses\"><\/span>Other masses\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aac1034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aac1034\" 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 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"324\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"210\">Mass in the Chapel of Corticela:<\/strong> an independent parish located within the Cathedral of Santiago, renowned for its historical and artistic value.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"484\">Daily Mass schedule: celebrated every day at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Corticela. For updated details, visit <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lacorticela.es\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"481\">lacorticela.es<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2431c929 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2431c929\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special-schedules-on-holidays-and-celebrations\"><\/span>Special schedules on holidays and celebrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59e66c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59e66c20\" 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 data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"312\">It is important to note that, on some occasions, Mass may be moved to nearby churches such as San Francisco or San Fiz de Solovio due to renovations or special events in the Cathedral of Santiago.<\/p><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"603\">During <strong>special dates<\/strong> such as Christmas, Easter, or the Holy Year of St. James (A\u00f1o Santo Jacobeo), the Cathedral of Santiago opening hours and Mass schedule may change. Always<strong> check the official liturgical calendar<\/strong> and updated timetables before your visit to avoid any inconvenience.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53333644 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53333644\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening-hours-for-the-different-areas-inside-the-Cathedral-of-Santiago\"><\/span>Opening hours for the different areas inside the Cathedral of Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5caa9509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5caa9509\" 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 data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"140\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tomb-of-St-James-the-Apostle\"><\/span>Tomb of St. James the Apostle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"297\"><strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"160\">Visiting hours:<\/strong> every day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\" \/><strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"210\">Note:<\/strong> on Saturdays during summer, closing time is at 8:30 p.m. due to the Pilgrims\u2019 Vigil.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"324\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chapel-of-Corticela\"><\/span>Chapel of Corticela<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"511\"><strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"343\">Opening hours:<\/strong> 7:45\u20138:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m., and 3:30\u20138:30 p.m.<br data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"403\" \/><strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"412\">Note:<\/strong> this is an independent parish within the Cathedral, known for its historical and artistic value.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"530\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Botafumeiro\"><\/span>Botafumeiro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"839\"><strong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"547\">Swing times:<\/strong> during the Pilgrim\u2019s Mass at 12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the High Altar.<br data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\" \/><strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"632\">Note:<\/strong> this huge medieval censer offers a unique spectacle admired by visitors from all over the world. If you wish it to be used outside the scheduled times, a voluntary contribution or special fee is required.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"863\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portico-of-Glory\"><\/span>Portico of Glory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1150\"><strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"880\">Free visits:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (tickets available Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m.\u20132:00 p.m.)<br data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\" \/><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1002\">Guided tours:<\/strong> paid visits, Monday to Sunday at 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Advance reservation required on the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/catedraldesantiago.es\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1147\">official website<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1174\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cathedral-Museum\"><\/span>Cathedral Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1313\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1194\">Visiting hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\" \/><strong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1252\">Note:<\/strong> general access is free; some exhibitions require a ticket.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1350\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roofs-and-Torre-de-la-Carraca\"><\/span>Roofs and Torre de la Carraca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1489\"><strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1370\">Visiting hours:<\/strong> Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\" \/><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1428\">Note:<\/strong> paid access, advance reservation and guided tour required.<\/p><p data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1680\">The <strong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1539\">Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela<\/strong> is a true treasure where every corner tells a story. You can find more details at <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/catedraldesantiago.es\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1677\">catedraldesantiago.es<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2052c817 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2052c817\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-199fa422 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"199fa422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6433-1-scaled.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"Reloj 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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>It is recommended to allow 1 to 2 hours for a complete visit, including the Nave, Chapels, Museums, and the Pilgrims\u2019 Route.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8a526e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f8a526e\" 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<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips-to-avoid-unexpected-issues\"><\/span>Tips to avoid unexpected issues:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-196a1580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"196a1580\" 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<ul><li data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"185\">Arrive<strong> early in the morning<\/strong> to avoid crowds.<\/li><li data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"276\"><strong>Avoid weekends or special celebration days <\/strong>if you are looking for a quieter visit.<\/li><li data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"360\"><strong>Book guided tours during off-peak hours<\/strong> to enjoy a more relaxed experience.<\/li><li data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"360\"><p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"399\"><strong>Lockers and baggage storage:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"679\">Only small backpacks are allowed inside the Cathedral (subject to security control at the entrance). For <strong>larger luggage, such as pilgrims\u2019 backpacks,<\/strong> using a baggage storage service allows you to explore the Cathedral freely and enjoy all its spaces without inconvenience.<\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"839\">You can use storage services near the historic center or at the Pilgrim\u2019s Office, where you can leave your belongings for a few hours or the entire day.<\/p><p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"960\">For more details, visit the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/oficinadelperegrino.com\/en\/pilgrims-reception-office\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"931\">Pilgrim\u2019s Office website<\/a> <\/span>or <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.santiagoturismo.com\/\">Santiago Turismo<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5819ba0c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5819ba0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2584e361 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2584e361\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-get-there-and-nearby-transportation\"><\/span>How to get there and nearby transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb3e1c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb3e1c5\" 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 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"255\">The Cathedral is accessible on foot from the train station and the historic city center. It can also be reached by local bus. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tussa.org\/web\/transporte.php?lg=cas\">here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ca36e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67ca36e6\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety-and-etiquette-recommendations\"><\/span>Safety and etiquette recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48836b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48836b9\" 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<ul><li data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"110\">Keep silent inside the Cathedral.<\/li><li data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"157\">Follow instructions during ceremonies.<\/li><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"208\">Avoid using flash when taking photographs.<\/li><li data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"251\">Do not enter with large backpacks.<\/li><li data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"251\"><a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/camino-de-santiago-with-dog\/\"><strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1822\">Pets at the Cathedral:<\/strong> <\/a>Only guide dogs are allowed inside the Cathedral. Other pets cannot enter, so make sure to plan accordingly if you are travelling with animals.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6db7bb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6db7bb5\" 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<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs-about-Santiago-Cathedral\"><\/span>FAQs about Santiago Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9c7264 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9c7264\" 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>If you are planning a visit to Santiago or<a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/why-people-do-the-camino-de-santiago\/\"> walking the Camino de Santiago<\/a>, these are the most frequently asked questions our visitors usually have when they arrive at the cathedral:<\/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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c24304e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c24304e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ab15ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-jet-accordion\" data-id=\"61ab15ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jet-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-accordion\" data-settings=\"{&quot;collapsible&quot;:false,&quot;ajaxTemplate&quot;:false,&quot;switchScrolling&quot;:false,&quot;switchScrollingTablet&quot;:false,&quot;switchScrollingMobile&quot;:false,&quot;switchScrollingOffset&quot;:{&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;},&quot;switchScrollingOffsetTablet&quot;:{&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;},&quot;switchScrollingOffsetMobile&quot;:{&quot;size&quot;:0,&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;},&quot;switchScrollingDelay&quot;:500,&quot;switchScrollingDelayTablet&quot;:500,&quot;switchScrollingDelayMobile&quot;:500}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-accordion__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1631\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"1\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1631\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">What are the opening hours of Santiago Cathedral?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1631\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"1\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Monday to Sunday, generally from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Always check the official <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/catedraldesantiago.es\/en\/visits\/#hours\">website<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1632\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"2\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1632\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">When is the Pilgrim's Mass celebrated?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1632\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"2\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>During peak season, it is held at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. On holidays, the schedule may change.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1633\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"3\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1633\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">Is it necessary to make a reservation to enter the Cathedral?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1633\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"3\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>\u00a0No, admission is free to the main nave and chapels, as well as to embrace the Apostle and visit the tomb (although you will have to queue), but you must book in advance for guided tours or access to the tower.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1634\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"4\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1634\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">Are there admission fees or suggested donations?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1634\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"4\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>\u00a0Admission to the nave and chapels is free. Tickets are required to climb the tower and visit the museums.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1635\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"5\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1635\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">Are guided tours available?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1635\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"5\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>\u00a0Yes, in several languages including Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1636\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"6\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1636\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">Is it possible to request a Mass at Santiago Cathedral?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1636\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"6\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>Yes. The Chapter of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela makes it possible to offer a Mass in the Basilica of St. James the Apostle. To do so, you must send an email to secretario@catedraldesantiago.es indicating the intention of the Mass and make a donation of \u20ac10 (or the customary alms in each country).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1637\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"7\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1637\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">Are there audio guides available for visiting Santiago Cathedral on my own?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1637\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"7\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>\u00a0Yes, the Cathedral offers<strong> several audio guide options.<\/strong> You can use the free official app on your mobile phone, which includes maps, audio, and videos in several languages. Physical audio guides are also available at the Pilgrim&#8217;s Office, covering the Portico of Glory and the Master Mateo Space. In addition, Santiago Tourism offers online resources and interactive video guides to explore the Cathedral at your own pace.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1638\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"8\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1638\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">How long does the Pilgrim's Mass last in Santiago Cathedral?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1638\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"8\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>The Pilgrim Mass usually lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the day and the celebration. It is advisable to arrive early to find a seat, as it is usually very crowded.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-1639\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"9\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-1639\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">On which days is the Botafumeiro in operation?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-1639\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"9\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Botafumeiro<strong> is not used in every mass.<\/strong> It is used on special feast days, during Holy Year celebrations, and also when a group or visitor requests the ritual as a special treat in exchange for a donation. For specific dates, it is best to consult the <strong>Cathedral&#8217;s official calendar.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\" jet-accordion__item jet-toggle jet-toggle-move-up-effect \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-control-16310\" class=\"jet-toggle__control elementor-menu-anchor\" data-toggle=\"10\" data-update-url=\"false\" data-url-id=\"\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"jet-toggle-content-16310\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__label-icon jet-toggle-icon-position-right\"><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-normal jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-circle-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"jet-toggle__icon icon-active jet-tabs-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"jet-toggle__label-text\">What is the so-called Pilgrim's Route inside the cathedral?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"jet-toggle-content-16310\" class=\"jet-toggle__content\" data-toggle=\"10\" role=\"region\" data-template-id=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jet-toggle__content-inner\"><p>The Pilgrim&#8217;s Route that every pilgrim arriving in Santiago must follow is as follows:<\/p><ul><li>Portico of Glory<\/li><li>Main Chapel and Embrace of the Apostle<\/li><li>Tomb of the Apostle<\/li><li>Botafumeiro<\/li><li>Corticella Chapel<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover everything you need to know to visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. 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