Cathedral Museum & Portico of Glory Ticket
2 hours | Easy | Cathedral main hall entry is free, but museum/portico requires ticket
Where to visit
Where to visit in Santiago de Compostela?
Galicia, Spain
Quick answer
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of the Galicia region in northwestern Spain. It is famous as the culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and the alleged burial site of the Biblical apostle St. James, whose remains lie within the monumental Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of the Galicia region in northwestern Spain. It is famous as the culmination of the Camino de Santiago pil...
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A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.
Pazo de Raxoi (Town Hall)
0.5 hours | Easy | Exterior view in Praza do Obradoiro
Alameda Park Scenic Walk
1 hour | Easy | Great viewpoints looking back at the cathedral towers
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Good first tap
Visit the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago, witness the giant Botafumeiro incense burner, and explore the historic granite streets of the old town.
Best time
June to September
How to reach
Connected via AP-9 highway along the Atlantic coast, and A-6 from Madrid.
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