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Tower of Hercules (Torre de Hercules), La Coruna
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in La Coruna

Built by the Romans around AD 98–117, this is the world's oldest functioning lighthouse.

Attraction type: Lighthouse
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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela), Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Religious site
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Cathedral de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela

This striking medieval church is rumored to house the remains of St. James.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Historic site
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Praza do Obridorio, Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela

Large, pleasant city plaza containing the church of St. James.

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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Pazo de Oca, Pontevedra
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Pontevedra
Attraction type: Historic home; Garden
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Mercado de Abastos, Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela

A lively, upbeat outdoor food market featuring the region's freshest meats and cheeses.

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Aquarium Finisterrae, La Coruna
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in La Coruna
Attraction type: Aquarium
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Palacio de la Opera de La Coruna, La Coruna
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 3 attractions in La Coruna
Attraction type: Theatre
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Arcade, Pontevedra
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Pontevedra
Attraction type: Historic village
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Cathedral of St. James, Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela

This striking medieval church is rumored to house the remains of St. James.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of Galician People), Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
Attraction type: Museum
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Gelmirez Palace, Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela

Beautiful medieval palace built in the Romanesque style.

Attraction type: Architectural building
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Area Central, Santiago de Compostela
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
Attraction type: Mall
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The Roman Walls of Lugo, Galicia
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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Way of Saint James, Galicia

This 480-mile route, passing through northern Spain and Southern France, leads to the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, which many believe houses the remains of St. James the Apostle.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Religious site; Trail
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Castle of the Knights Templar (Castillo de los Templarios), Galicia
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars

This 14th century castle - complete with turrets and a wooden drawbridge - romances visitors with visions of knights, kings and damsels in distress.

Attraction type: Castle; Architectural building
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Islas Cies, Galicia
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Attraction type: Island; Nature reserve; Beach
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The Hospital Real, Santiago de Compostela

A fusion of Plateresque and Renaissance styles gives this building, now a tourist center, a unique look.

Attraction type: Architectural building
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Plaza Cervantes - Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
Attraction type: Historic walking area
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Busride - Santiago de Compostela to Noya and Muros, Santiago de Compostela
Attraction type: Tour
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