Enclosed convent of the blessed virgin Mary of Mercy Founded: 17th century. Style: baroque.
The Convent of Mercedarian Nuns, founded in the second half of the 17th century, is located beyond the city walls, opposite the Mazarelos gate (the only... read more
Plaza del Obradoiro How difficult it is to photograph its 7,700-metre surface area! Being surrounded by monumental buildings, it is not easy to get a complete picture of Plaza del Obradoiro. From the portal of... read more
1. A sweet start The walk can begin in Rúa do Vilar, where we find the Casa Mora cake shop, founded in the early 20th century. Apart from artisanal chocolates and other sweet things, it is famous for... read more
Obradoiro Square Plaza del Obradoiro is the monumental centre of Santiago de Compostela. Its Galician name seems to be derived from the workshops of the stonemasons that built the Cathedral´s baroque... read more
Alameda Park The Alameda park is the most important reference point as regards Santiago residents´ walks and leisure; it is a very pleasant area, a kind of natural lounge. Its privileged location,... read more
Cathedral of Santiago
Santiago de Compostela´s Romanesque Cathedral is the fourth building erected on the site of the Apostle James´ mausoleum. The first chapel was built after the discovery of his... read more
Enclosed convent of Santa MarÃa de BelvÃs Founded: 14th c. Current style: baroque.
The enclosed Convent of Belvís, founded in the early 14th century by Dominican friars from the neighbouring Convent of Bonaval, was the... read more
2. Wines and tapas We will reach Praza das Praterías and then the entrance to Rúa da Raíña, whose ground floors contain nothing but bars, dozens of old taverns and restaurants serving... read more
Cathedral façade The centre of the square is not a bad place, the same as the arches of Raxoi Palace, to stand facing the Cathedral if you have a wide-angle lens. But if you want a “full-body” photo... read more
Enclosed convent of Santa Clara Founded: 13th century. Current style: baroque.
Located to the north of the city walls, Santiago de Compostela’s Convent of Santa Clara was the Order of St. Claire’s first one in... read more
Inmaculada Square
Plaza de la Inmaculada is bordered by the Monastery of San Martiño Pinario and the Cathedral´s Azabachería façade, whose name refers to the traditional presence... read more
Oak Grove and Convent of San Lourenzo The Convent of San Lorenzo de Trasouto was founded at the beginning of the 12th century in a shady oak grove on the banks of the River Sarela. Initially occupied by Franciscans, it... read more
Arrival and emotion Although the monumental beauty tends to monopolise everyone’s eyes, Plaza del Obradoiro and its surroundings are the most emotionally intense places in all Compostela. The arrival of... read more
3. Franco, sea delicacies Raíña converges with Rúa do Franco, its parallel both on the map and in its complete devotion to gastronomy. This tradition goes back to the Middle Ages, when inns and... read more
A rural atmosphere in the historic city centre From the terrace of the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, between it and Raxoi Palace, you get a charming view of the rooftops and Rúa das Hortas, an accurate reflection of the old... read more
Quintana Square `Quintana´ is the same as `praça´ and both words were used in the Middle Ages to define open spaces for public use. The Quintana was a square par excellence, delimited by the... read more
River Sarela and O Carme de Abaixo neighbourhood From Rúa de San Lourenzo, crossing Ruela dos Gatos, we come to the banks of the River Sarela and the old tannery of the O Carme de Abaixo neighbourhood, which has now been... read more
Enclosed convent of O Carme de Arriba Founded: 18th c. Style: Carmelite.
Facing the impressive façade of the enclosed Convent of Santa Clara is the discrete and austere Convent of Discalced Carmelites, an enclosed order that... read more
4. Treasures in grocer’s shops Crossing Praza do Toural, and continuing along its Cantón, we will come across the shopwindow of Ultramarinos Carro, a food shop that has hardly changed since the first half of the 20th... read more
