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Jun
70°F 21°C
51°F 10°C
Jul
73°F 22°C
54°F 12°C
Aug
74°F 23°C
55°F 12°C
Sep
70°F 21°C
52°F 11°C
Oct
62°F 16°C
48°F 8°C
Nov
54°F 12°C
42°F 5°C
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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
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#1 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 77 reviews

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the most famous place for pilgrimages in Spain. Santiago (St. James) became the patron saint of Spain... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
St. James Cathedral
St. James Cathedral
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#2 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 212 reviews
This striking medieval church is rumored to house the remains of St. James.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Praza do Obridorio
Praza do Obridorio
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#3 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Large, pleasant city plaza containing the church of St. James.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
The Hospital Real
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#4 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
A fusion of Plateresque and Renaissance styles gives this building, now a tourist center, a unique look.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Museo Catedralicio
#5 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Monasterio de San Martin Pinario
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#6 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of Galician People)
Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of Galician People)
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#7 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Plaza Cervantes - Santiago
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#8 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Museo das Pergrinacions (Museum of Pilgrimage)
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#9 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews

A wonderful, lesser known museum is a real gem of Santiago de Compostela. Situated in a 14thC building in Rúa de San Miguel, it has free entry on saturday afternoons and the... more »

Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
DiscoverGalicia By Your Way s.l.
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#10 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Exclusive holidays for different people. Your best choice if you're looking for quiet, history, landscapes and of course the... more » Owner description: Exclusive holidays for different people. Your best choice if you're looking for quiet, history, landscapes and of course the best gastronomy.We offer you the most special hotels, the best selection of visit points, vip treatment and extraordinary restaurants to feel the real taste of Galicia.The quality and the customised atention are our first worries, because holidays are to be enjoyed and we know how to give the best support. Choice is yours... woud you like to discover Galicia? « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
#11 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Cidade da Cultura de Galicia ( Ciudad de la cultura -en castellano ) es un complejo arquitectonico, cultural y... more » Owner description: Cidade da Cultura de Galicia ( Ciudad de la cultura -en castellano ) es un complejo arquitectonico, cultural y entretenimiento, su construcion comenzo en 2001 y ocupa una superficie de 141.800 metros cuadrados.En enero de 2011 fueron inaugurados la biblioteca y el achivo , tanbien estan terminadas las torres heyduk, « less
Attraction type  History Museums
A Quinta da Auga
#12 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Monte do Gozo
Monte do Gozo
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#13 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
3.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
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#14 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Spanish Adventures Day Tours
#15 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Camino Ways
Camino Ways
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#16 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Exciting, fun tours and activities in Santiago de Compostela, Sarria, Pamplona. Join one of our day tours, relax, and let us... more » Owner description: Exciting, fun tours and activities in Santiago de Compostela, Sarria, Pamplona. Join one of our day tours, relax, and let us take you on a journey of 1000 years along the Camino de Santiago, its history and myths. Our small groups are run by friendly professional local guides with perfect English. You can also explore the places independently with our special Discovery Pack that includes notes and maps, with stories, details of the art, history. « less
Attraction type  Walking tours
Busride - Santiago de Compostela to Noya and Muros
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#17 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Gelmirez Palace
#18 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
3 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Beautiful medieval palace built in the Romanesque style.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Area Central
Area Central
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#19 of 19 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
3 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
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