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Inside Background
Culture 
Santiago de Compostela was named European Capital of Culture in 2000, which...
Last edited: 10 July 2007
History 
The area around Santiago de Compostela was likely first settled by a Megalithic...
Last edited: 06 November 2007
Architecture 
The most impressive piece of architecture in Santiago de Compostela is...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
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Last edited: 31 January 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Santiago de Compostela has an international airport, is the largest in the...
Last edited: 07 December 2006
Getting Around 
Santiago de Compostela is a very walkable city, though there is plenty of...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The most famous celebration in Santiago de Compostela occurs on July 25, the...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The well curated exhibits really make sense of the rich culture of the people...
Last edited: 31 July 2006
First-time Visitors 
Santiago de Compostela, as the capital of the autonomous region Galicia. The...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Nightlife 
The Plaza Roja is a popular hangout among locals due to its large number of...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
The Performing Arts 
Song and dance are a large part of the culture of Galicia, so Santiago de...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
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Supermarkets Open Sundays 
OpenCor is a chain of small convenience supermarkets that are open everyday (365
Last edited: 14 July 2008
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: 30 November 2008
Crossing the Border 
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: 30 December 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Important Phrases 
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: 09 October 2008
Telephones 
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Spain it is common to leave 5% -10% tip for services. Locals always tip even...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Credit Cards 
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Electricity Info for Spain 
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Exchanging Money 
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Policing, Crime & Accidents 
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Rental-Cars 
Car rental is a nice option for moving around this beautiful country. It´s very...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Train Travel Terminology 
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
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