The Monastery and Church of San Paio de Antealtares was originally founded in the 11th century. It was the work of Alfonso II who appointed 12 Benedictine monks to worship and overlook the tomb of Apostle James. Though no aspect of what you will see presently is of the original structure because it was eventually demolished, you will see stunning aspects of 17th and 18th century architecture from when it was rebuilt. Unique aspects that shouldn’t be missed include the Door of the Carriages, which is the main doorway opposite of the Plaza de la Quintana, as well as a stone plaque which commemorates the Literary Battalion, an organization comprising university students who stood to defend Galicia against Napoleon’s troops. Learn all about the monastery and church’s unique and interesting history before exploring the in=house Museum of Sacred Art.

Convent of San Paio de Antealtares, Address: Rúa de San Paio de Antealtares, 23, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain, Phone: +34-981-56-06-23

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