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Featured · Santiago de Compostela, ES

Walk through Santiago de Compostela's UNESCO-listed Old Town, tracing over a thousand years of pilgrimage history. You'll move from baroque chapels and verdant parks through medieval plazas and granite-built monasteries, ending at the magnificent Cathedral where Saint James is said to rest.

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Adapted from Trippy Tour Guide

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1. Capela do Pilar

   This 18th-century baroque chapel greets you with striking white walls and granite towers, setting an elegant tone for your walk through the city.

   Av. de Xoán Carlos I, 6, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·architecture

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2. Parque da Alameda

   Santiago's oldest park sprawls across 85,000 square meters and frames the Cathedral beautifully in the distance as you stroll beneath the trees.

   Rúa do Campiño da Ferradura, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·nature & parks

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3. As Duas Marias

   Two bronze statues honor the Fandiño Ricart sisters, a quiet moment of remembrance amid the city's grandeur.

   Parque de la Alameda, P.º Central da Alameda, s/n, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain·art & culture

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4. Paseo da Ferradura

   This horseshoe-shaped promenade opens up panoramic views of Santiago's historic center, rewarding your climb with sweeping vistas.

   P.º da Ferradura, Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain·viewpoints

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5. Praza da Inmaculada & Rúa da Acibechería

   The northern Cathedral plaza takes its name from the jet-stone artisans who once worked here, their craft now woven into the city's identity.

   Praza da Inmaculada & Rúa da Acibechería, Santiago de Compostela, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·history

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6. Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinario

   The massive Benedictine monastery dominates with its stunning Baroque façade, a monument to centuries of monastic life.

   Pl. de San Martiño, S/N, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain·architecture

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7. Praza da Quintana de Vivos

   Two levels connected by stone steps define this plaza, where the Cathedral's Holy Door opens during holy years for pilgrims.

   Pr. da Quintana de Vivos, Santiago de Compostela, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·history

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8. Rúa do Franco

   Medieval street life comes alive here, where traditional Galician restaurants and taverns fill the air with warmth and local flavors.

   Rúa do Franco, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·food

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9. Praza das Praterías (Santiago de Compostela)

   This intimate plaza faces the Cathedral's ornate Silversmiths' Doorway, creating a quiet pocket of beauty in the busy Old Town.

   15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·hidden gems

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10. Praza do Obradoiro

    Santiago's grand main square brings together four monumental buildings in perfect harmony, a fitting prelude to the Cathedral.

    Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·architecture

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11. Mercado de Abastos

    Built in granite and slate, this historic covered market overflows with Galician seafood and local produce, a living market for centuries.

    Rúa das Ameas, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·markets

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12. Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

    The magnificent Romanesque Cathedral marks the end of your journey, housing the tomb of Saint James and drawing pilgrims from across the world.

    Praza do Obradoiro, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain·history

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