“Pórtico de la Gloria” Everyone agrees: the “Pórtico de la Gloria” is one of the Romanesque wonders of the world. It features more than 200 figures carved by Maestro Mateo more than 800 years ago;... read more
The apostle that is embraced
Have you ever embraced one of Jesus’ apostles? Well, you can if you are a good pilgrim in the Cathedral of Santiago. On the high altar there awaits a very old statue of the apostle (800... read more
A church inside another church The oldest chapel you will find is called Santa María de la Corticela. It is 1,100 years old. It even existed before the Cathedral! It was a small chapel, where the monks that looked after... 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
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
