A renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site and an integral part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a must-visit attraction when in Spain. The church is one of only three in the world that is built over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus - Saint James the Great. The iconic structure which stands over 246 feet high and nearly as wide took 136 years to complete and has been a place of pilgrimage since the Early Middle Ages. Take in the magnificent exterior of the cathedral as well as the surrounding of the Praza do Obradoiro Square; inside, you’ll find the original Romanesque interior to be perfectly preserved.

Address: Praza do Obradoiro, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain, Phone: +34-881-55-79-45

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