History
Santiago de Compostela is a city in the northwest of Spain, located in the autonomous community of Galicia. It is the capital of the province of A Coruña and the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia. It is the third-largest city in Spain, after Madrid and Barcelona, and the sixth-largest in the European Union. It is also the administrative centre of the province of A Coruña.
Geography
Santiago de Compostela is a city located in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is the capital of the province of A Coruña and the administrative center of the municipality of Santiago de Compostela. The city is located on the banks of the Sar River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. It is the destination of the famous pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James, or Camino de Santiago.
Things to do
- Visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela – the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
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- Explore the Old Town – with its cobbled streets, plazas, and ancient monuments.
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- Take a stroll along the Praza do Obradoiro – the main square of Santiago de Compostela.
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- Visit the Monastery of San Martiño Pinario – a former Benedictine monastery.
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- Enjoy the views from the Tower of Hercules – the oldest Roman lighthouse in the world.
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- Take a day trip to the nearby Rías Baixas – a stunning coastal region.
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- Visit the Museo do Pobo Galego – a museum dedicated to the history and culture of Galicia.
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- Explore the Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval – a beautiful park with a botanical garden.
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- Visit the Museo das Peregrinacións – a museum dedicated to the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
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- Enjoy the local cuisine – with its delicious seafood dishes and traditional Galician dishes.
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