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
Enclosed convent of Santa María de Belvís 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
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
Galeras Park Galeras Park runs along the banks of the River Sarela, in a flattish area where it is joined by the Corgo stream. This watercourse is delimited in the west by the Finca do Espiño... read more
A bird’s-eye view Going up to the Cathedral rooftops, at a height of 30 metres above Plaza del Obradoiro, gives you some of the best views of the squares surrounding the Cathedral, the architecture of the basilica... read more
Auditorium of Galicia and Music in Compostela Park The Auditorium of Galicia, designed by the architect Julio Cano Lasso, was opened in 1988. It was built using traditional Galician architectural solutions, such as granite masonry and... read more
Alameda Leaving the old town via Porta Faxeira, one of the old city gates, we come to the Alameda park. This generic name encompasses three different zones: Paseo de la Alameda, Carballeira (Oak Grove in... read more
A look at Sar and Monte Gaiás Approaching Rúa Patio de Madres, which goes down to the Sar neighbourhood and the river of the same name, you have a good view of Monte Gaiás, crowned by the Galician City of... read more
Costa Vella Going through the San Roque neighbourhood, with its blocks of houses huddled together, you come to Costa Vella, which is very photogenic from the top of the stairs. The street is bordered by a... read more
Walkway towards the old town Going along Avenida de Xoán XXIII as far as its transport terminus, you have a picture featuring the contrast between the contemporary design of the iron shelter and the back façade... read more
Classic postcard One of the most repeated photographs of the monumental district is the one from Paseo de los Leones, in Alameda Park: tree branches in the foreground, and in the background, the Obradoiro... read more
Blue time At nightfall, the yellowish street lamps give Compostela a mysterious, solemn look. If this moment is made to coincide with twilight, the photograph may be memorable.read more
