The Museo de Tierra Santa, or the Holy Land Museum, can be found in a monumental structure that is Compostela’s Convent of San Francisco. The convent itself dates back to 1214 and visitors love taking in the building’s interesting Galician baroque style in addition to the unique artifacts housed within the building itself. You will be able to familiarize yourself with the culture and history of Israel’s historical monuments. The collection on display explains ancient cultures in intricate detail and links the cultural bridge between Jerusalem and Santiago. Interesting aspects include paleolithic exhibits, craftwork, war memorabilia, religiously significant artifacts, and much more.

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Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaneo Mercado de Abastos Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago Museo do Pobo Galego City of Culture of Galicia Museo Casa de la Troya Plaza de las Praterias Parque de la Alameda Convent of San Paio de Antealtares Fundacion Eugenio Granell Pazo de Xelmirez Museo de Tierra Santa USC: Museo de Historia Natural Casco Historico Bodegon Os Concheiros Casa Marcelo O Dezaseis A Taberna do Bispo Los Caracoles

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