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
“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
Well-guarded relics The relics of the Apostle James and his disciples lie below the main altar. When you enter, you have to keep still since it is a very small and very old mausoleum. The oldest part of the... read more
The rooftops… and Compostela’s Quasimodo If you have already seen the Cathedral inside, why not visit it at the top' Convince your parents to go up to the rooftops, because that will be one of the best memories you will take away with... read more
Museum Don’t miss the Cathedral Museum! You will be able to see with your own eyes small pieces of Santiago’s history and its basilica’s. From Roman coins to the tombs of Galician... 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
