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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
Ollie #1 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 109 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 km from city centre
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Cathedral of St. James
Ollie #2 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
This striking medieval church is rumored to house the remains of St. James.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  52.6 km from city centre
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Praza do Obridorio
Ollie #3 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Large, pleasant city plaza containing the church of St. James.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  52.6 km from city centre
Monasterio de San Martin Pinario
Ollie #4 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
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The Hospital Real
Ollie #5 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
A fusion of Plateresque and Renaissance styles gives this building, now a tourist center, a unique look.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  52.6 km from city centre
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Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of Galician People)
Ollie #6 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Museo das Pergrinacions (Museum of Pilgrimage)
Ollie #7 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 6 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  0.3 km from city centre
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Plaza Cervantes - Santiago
Ollie #8 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
Museo Catedralicio
Ollie #9 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Spanish Adventures Day Tours
Ollie #10 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Ollie #11 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Monte do Gozo
Ollie #12 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
3 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Area Central
Ollie #13 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
3 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Gelmirez Palace
Ollie #14 of 14 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Beautiful medieval palace built in the Romanesque style.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  52.6 km from city centre
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