A monumental block You can go all around the Cathedral to look at its four façades, each with its own monumental square. In Plaza del Obradoiro you will see the main façade, with its tall baroque... read more
The Obradoiro façade Do you what is the most repeated photograph in Santiago' That of the Cathedral’s Obradoiro façade. It is called Obradoiro because construction work lasted almost 100 years, and the... read more
The Holy Door In Plaza de la Quintana you will find the Holy Door, which is open during some years and closed during others. Of course, because it only opens during Holy Years! If you do not go through it in... read more
The mysterious pilgrim in Plaza de la Quintana Don’t read this unless you are very brave: there is a ghost in Plaza de la Quintana. It’s true, you yourself will be able to see it every night. Silently creep up to the foot of the... read more
King David This is a secret that we Compostela residents only tell our best friends. Can you see the image of King David in the Platerías façade' Yes, that elegant sculpture with a crown,... read more
