Santiago de Compostela Trip Overview
Explore Santiago de Compostela, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site, next to a local licensed tour guide. You will discover, explore and learn the history, legends and secrets of this wonderful city next to a local expert.
This famous pilgrimage site in north-west Spain became a symbol in the Spanish Christians’ struggle against Islam. Destroyed by the Muslims at the end of the 10th century, it was completely rebuilt in the following century. With its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings, the Old Town of Santiago is one of the world’s most beautiful urban areas. The oldest monuments are grouped around the tomb of St James and the cathedral, which contains the remarkable Pórtico de la Gloria.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Explore Santiago de Compostela, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site, next to a local licensed tour guide. You will discover, explore and learn the history, legends and secrets of this wonderful city next to a local expert.
This famous pilgrimage site in north-west Spain became a symbol in the Spanish Christians’ struggle against Islam. Destroyed by the Muslims at the end of the 10th century, it was completely rebuilt in the following century. With its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings, the Old Town of Santiago is one of the world’s most beautiful urban areas. The oldest monuments are grouped around the tomb of St James and the cathedral, which contains the remarkable Pórtico de la Gloria.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Plaza del Obradoiro, Praza do Obradoiro, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Main square and municipal center of the city. Here is where the wonderful cathedral is located. Your guide will explain you the origin of the city, the cathedral and what does Obradoiro means.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, Praza do Obradoiro S/N, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Around the Cathedral, which is a world-renowned masterpiece of Romanesque art, Santiago de Compostela retains a valuable historic centre worthy of one of the greatest holy cities of Christianity.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Praza das Praterias, Praia do Vao, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
This square is one of the main symbols of Santiago, and is named after the many shops of silver articles in its arcades. You will see a 19th Century Fountain, Casa del Cabildo and Casa de los Canónigos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praza da Quintana de Vivos, 15074, Santiago de Compostela Spain
Here is located the oldest convent in the city: San Paio de Antealtares. From here you can also see the Portico Real of the Cathedral, the towers Berenguela and Torre del Reloj and the Puerta del Perdon (which opens only in a Holy Year)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Praza San Martino S/n, 15704, Santiago de Compostela Spain
This monumental site was built during the 16th Century. It was built over a Romanesque church, which has been an important medieval religious center.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parroquia de Nosa Señora a Antiga da Corticela, Catedral de, Praza da Inmaculada, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Located in Plaza de Azabachería
Duration: 20 minutes
