Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
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swpratt
London, UK712 contributions
Oct 2022
Venice takes some beating - but the crowds. Santiago is often busy - especially with those brave souls at the end of the Camino. History is everywhere with beautiful sand coloured buildings, narrow streets and hidden squares. The bar scene is second to none for generous drinks and tasty tapas. Try a Nordes G and T on Momo's terrace overlooking the green outskirts. Everyone is so friendly and though the scene goes on to the early hours I have never witnessed rowdy behaviour - feel so safe. Good parking near the superb Galician life museum no more than 10 mins walk to the inpiring cathedral.
Written 4 October 2022
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
Jul 2020
Santiago de Compostela is a medieval city. The city center is pedestrianized, it is for hikers and pilgrims visiting this beautiful town. This area of the city was declared a World Heritage Site in 1985 by UNESCO. The city of Santiago offers a unique monumental complex. The labyrinths of streets surrounded by lovely buildings are entwined with dozens of beautiful churches, chapels, heading unmistakably to the enormous Praza de Obradoiro, next to which stands a magnificent cathedral. Within the historic center there is also a great variety of shops, restaurants with different gastronomic offers, and museums that can be visited to learn more about the history of the city.
Written 17 June 2021
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,579 contributions
Dec 2022
The old town and historic centre of Santiago is one of the world's most beautiful urban areas. It's an amazingly compact medieval district with Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings. The oldest buildings and monuments are clustered around the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela with its tomb of St James. Thanks to royal patronage and the importance of the cathedral as a pilgrimage site, many of the churches and buildings are richly adorned with enough artefacts to fill a couple of days.
Written 23 January 2023
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Juan Jose S
Malaga, Spain407 contributions
Jul 2023
The image of the old part of this city is impressive, if we see it for the first time from the gardens next to the University, where we find ourselves on a bench with Valle Inclán contemplating those same views. It is a trip to the past as many travelers say, and there is a mix of a thousand cultures, you have to take time to visit it without haste, without stress, enjoy it, with a book in your hands and get lost in its streets and arcades. It is very worth visiting this beautiful city
Written 12 August 2023
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Rose B
Dublin, Ireland17 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
This City is just about the nicest place you could visit. its so clean the people are so friendly . the food was out of this world everywhere we ate. its full of culture and the music everywhere is so beautiful whether you walking down the street or in a pub/ restaurant its everywhere and very good musicians.
Written 18 March 2024
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Fortunato
Milan, Italy26,215 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Walking through the historic center of Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful experience. Everywhere you turn, there are corners, churches, buildings and monuments to look at. And then the streets, the arcades, the parks, everything gives the idea of a living and pulsating city, a city rich in history and mysticism. All to visit...
Written 30 May 2024
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lukeskywalker
Rome, Italy100 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The old town naturally revolves around Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral. But characteristic alleys, special shops, backpacks, climbs and descents bring the atmosphere back to that of the walk. Each stone conveys its solemnity.
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Written 8 August 2024
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Rui_F74
Santo Tirso, Portugal18,354 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Declared a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO on December 4, 1985, the Historic Center of Santiago de Compostela is very interesting.
It has several buildings that are worth appreciating and almost all of them are built in stone. It also has narrow streets and stone floors.
The main highlight, as you can understand, is the Cathedral and Praça do Obradoiro.
There is a lot of commerce in the surrounding streets, especially restaurants and souvenirs.
Interestingly, road traffic is very limited, limited only to smaller goods vehicles.
It has several buildings that are worth appreciating and almost all of them are built in stone. It also has narrow streets and stone floors.
The main highlight, as you can understand, is the Cathedral and Praça do Obradoiro.
There is a lot of commerce in the surrounding streets, especially restaurants and souvenirs.
Interestingly, road traffic is very limited, limited only to smaller goods vehicles.
Written 18 June 2024
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Terry N
Liverpool, UK102 contributions
Sept 2020
We stayed in a hotel within walking distance of he Historic quarter. Visited the cathedral and main square. Lot of bars and restaurants and cafes. Local cuisine very good. Wide range on offer from snacks to tapas to a la carte. Visited end of September. Weather mixed. Recommend umbrella / waterproofs. Tourist info. office very helpful
Written 28 September 2020
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Kim Linda
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain129 contributions
Jul 2020 • Solo
Santiago de Compostela was nice, the old town as well as the parks. Sadly there weren't many tourists. Nice little restaurants, met some hard working staff. Train service perfect!
Written 7 July 2020
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voy a estar en Santiago padre el mes de noviembre, me pueden decir que durará hay al cabo de Fisterra y su hay algún bus directo? sugerencias?? gracias!!
Written 2 June 2017
Lo siento 😐 pero no tengo ni idea... no soy de esta zona...
Written 2 July 2017
das ist keine Frage
Written 10 December 2016
We are planning to go to Santiago de Compostela June 2017 and walk 110 Km at least.
Any advice about places to stay and eat?
Thanks
Angela
Written 31 October 2016
Well it all depends of the amount of money you are ready to invest. About the hotel it is important that you like how the rooms look and the food, all locations are good because the city is rather small, maybe it is the best to pick a place close to Old town and Alameda park in the newer part of the city. That way you are close to the train station and the old city as well. About the food, traditional is the sea food and white vine, you should try the public market, you can buy whatever you like and there is a service that they cook it there for you, food is delicious and not expensive, also next to it, you have two pubs where when you order a beer you get as much free tortilla as you want. There are many restaurants in the old town to me they are quite the same and they are especially expensive during Camino so beware.
Hope that you will have a nice time there.
Aleksa
Written 2 November 2016
I want to walk from santiago to finesterra with luggage transfers, is there a company that does that
Peggy
Written 24 March 2016
looking to spend about 7-14 days in Santiago next summer/fall. can you recommend a hotel near the 'action"? want to soak up the local culture of sidewalk dining etc without having to cab it.
Written 1 December 2015
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