Quick Summary:

  • Where is Santiago de Compostela located?
    • The capital of Galicia, in northwestern Spain, Santiago de Compostela gets its name after St. James of Compostella.
  • What is one of Santiago de Compostela's main attractions?
    • One of the city’s main attractions is the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which originally started out as a shrine to Saint James the Great.
  • What is the Way of St. James?
    • The city is even the concluding destination of the Way of St. James, a Catholic pilgrimage route which has been popular with followers since the 9th century.
  • What are some other must-visit sites in Santiago de Compostela?
    • Must-visit sites in addition to the cathedral and its museum include The Galician Center of Contemporary Art and the Mercado de Abastos.


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1. Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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2. Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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3. Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaneo

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Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaneo | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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4. Mercado de Abastos

Mercado de Abastos | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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5. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago

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Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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6. Museo do Pobo Galego

Museo do Pobo Galego | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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7. City of Culture of Galicia

City of Culture of Galicia | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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8. Museo Casa de la Troya

Museo Casa de la Troya | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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9. Plaza de las Praterias

Plaza de las Praterias | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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10. Parque de la Alameda

Parque de la Alameda | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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11. Convent of San Paio de Antealtares

Convent of San Paio de Antealtares | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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12. Fundacion Eugenio Granell

Fundacion Eugenio Granell | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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13. Pazo de Xelmirez

Pazo de Xelmirez | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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14. Museo de Tierra Santa

Museo de Tierra Santa | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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15. USC: Museo de Historia Natural

USC: Museo de Historia Natural | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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16. Casco Historico

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Casco Historico | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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17. Bodegon Os Concheiros

Bodegon Os Concheiros | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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18. Casa Marcelo

Casa Marcelo | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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19. O Dezaseis

O Dezaseis | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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20. A Taberna do Bispo

A Taberna do Bispo | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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21. Los Caracoles

Los Caracoles | What to See in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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