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Monuments

9th-18th c. Baroque It was founded in the 11th century by Alfonso II with twelve Benedictine monks in order to look after and render...

Monuments

Church: 17th c. Baroque. Romanesque cloister. The Monastery of Santa María is located in the centre of the Conxo neighbourhood....

Accomodation

On the Way of St. James, 5 km from the city. 300 places Youth Hostel + 400 places pilgrim residence.

Monuments

This monastery is situated in Plaza de la Inmaculada and was founded by a group of Benedictines who, shortly after the discovery of the Apostle's...

Museums

The Treasury and Archives of the Jacobean Basilica began with the 'Discovery' of the Apostle's Tomb, in 'Arcis Marmóricis', in the old...

Museums

The monastic community of Antealtares originated in the 9th century when, after the discovery of the Apostle's remains, King Alfonso II founded,...

Museums

Located in the Romanesque Church of Santa María de Sar, this small museum, founded in 1975, houses pieces of very important historical and...

Celebrations and traditions

Entire city December 24th to January 6th At the end of November Santiago begins to deck itself out for Christmas. The streets and shops...

In accordance with the grace of the Jubilee granted to the Cathedral of Santiago in 1122 by Pope Callixto II, worshippers visiting the church...

Celebrations and traditions

Catedral de Santiago / Mass 2019: Church of San Francisco. December 30th, 11.45 am. High Mass that is said every December...

Religious