Apr

Santiago de Compostela Pilgrims of the city - Spain

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Santiago de Compostela is a destination most wanted by the Portuguese when they think of Spain . Santiago de Compostela is a city of pilgrims, but not only. The monumentality of the buildings made it a mandatory stop. Since the ninth century that is so and its more than 93 000 inhabitants continue to live up to the tradition of hospitality.

In historical terms were the roads to Santiago de Compostela that made the city famous. It is step by step the historic city center to be discovered, and need not be a pilgrim. Focus on the streets of Franco and Vilar, meeting points for tourists thanks to the profusion of cafés, restaurants and historical sites of interest. A good way to know the city and its surroundings is through Combici, public service use of bicycles.

The list of places to visit in Santiago de Compostela is extensive, but it all starts in the Praça do Obradoio, the end point of the various routes of roads to Santiago. The Middle Ages pilgrims came from all over Europe and continue to do so in the XXI century. After the hike, are confronted with the imposing Baroque Cathedral, the great religious space in the region of Galicia and one of the most important of the Catholic faith. In front of this great monument of XI century will find the Palace of Raxoi of the eighteenth century in neoclassical style, is where does the Chair of the Board of Galicia. In the same square to enjoy the grandeur of one of the most respected paradores of Spain , the Inn of the Catholic Kings, in addition to the many churches of the city, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Mercado de Abastos and Horseshoe Park.

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