View of Santiago de Compostela

Santiago

The sacred city where Saint James rests

Santiago de Compostela is the destination of the famous pilgrimage. Its imposing cathedral rises above a maze of stone-paved streets, where rain-darkened façades, Galician octopus and white wine all shape a marvellous experience.

Walk

Take your time and explore the city’s principal landmarks.

Praza do Obradoiro

Obradoiro Square

The destination of the pilgrimage route is a majestic square that defines the spirit of the city. While the harmony of the surrounding buildings adds a quiet sense of wonder, you will immediately feel the weight of history.

Cathedral

Cathedral

This Cathedral has drawn people together for centuries as the symbol of pilgrimage. Its richly worked façades preserve the memory of generations of prayer, and inside, its altar and columns leave a profound impression.

Tomb of Saint James

Tomb of Saint James

The tomb of Saint James remains the quiet centre of a devotion carried through more than a thousand years. The silver reliquary rests in soft light, while pilgrims continue to offer their prayers in an unbroken tradition.

Holy Door

Holy Door

Opened only in special Holy Years, this solemn Holy Door keeps receiving pilgrims in silence. With its marvellous carvings, the door gives them a powerful sense of arrival at the end of their long journey.

Savour

Savour some of the best-known flavours of Galicia.

Feel

Feel the character of northern Spain in a city shaped by pilgrimage and daily life.

Praza da Azabachería

Azabachería Square

This square marked one of the final approaches taken by pilgrims. The lingering memory of jet craftsmen still colours its atmosphere, while the calm air gives a distinct sense of arrival at journey’s end.

Alameda Park

Alameda Park

The view of the Cathedral from this park is one that will stay with you forever. The peaceful panorama from this quiet viewpoint leaves visitors with the unique and lingering beauty that only Santiago de Compostela can offer.

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