Top Historical Places in Santiago De Compostela

  1. Monumento De Monte Do Gozo

    Monument, Hill, Sculpture

    Hill of joy as it is called in English is the place where Christian pilgrims get the first views of the three spires of their destination. It is the last hill and last stop before they reach the Cathedral of Santaigo de Compostela. It is a symbolic and a great place which has monument, statues, park and hostel in its premises. There is a modern religious sculpture which you will see on the top ...Read more
  2. Portico De La Gloria

    Art And Culture, Religious Site, Historical Site, Cathedral

    This is another example of artistic beauty that you will experience as soon as you reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is the first gateway art. It is one of the finest examples of Baroque Style of Art. The credit for this goes to the great Master Mateo. This is more than just a painting. It really has some magic in it. The paintings are all depictions of divine plants and flowers...Read more
  3. Centro Galego De Arte Contemporanea

    Art Museum, Art Gallery, Heritage Building

    The place is the best art gallery in the city. It is meant for a lovely collection of contemporary art pieces that are the gems produced from the brushes of great artists. The best part is that children love this place as there are lots of attractions for them via art pieces. It is no doubt a must visit.
  4. Santo Domingo De Bonoval Park

    Church, Religious Site, Garden, Park

    The beautiful park is a part of the very old Santo Domingo de Bonoval Cathedral. This was renovated to look as an urban park just a decade ago. The good part is that even after the remodeling the church structure is kept untouched. The three parts of the place are the oak grove, garden and park area and the old cemetery. You can enjoy a very leisure fulfilled walk in this huge area and give you...Read more
  5. Monasterio E Iglesia De San Pelayo

    Religious Site, Landmark, Cathedral

    The cathedral is a part of the monastery of Iglesia. It is near to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is an ancient building of the city but the only point is that it is not open for more than a couple of hours. It is no more in use but is a very popular tourist attraction.
  6. Monumento A San Francesco D'assisi

    Landmark, Monument

    Monumento a San Francisco de Asis is an enormous monument depicting Jesus' crucifixion of Jesus. It is a spectacular monument all carved in granite. The monument catches hold of your attention from afar and does not fail to mesmerize. It is considered to be a landmark in A Coruna. The monument is quite ancient and is well-preserved to this date. Stop for a few minutes to observe this magnifice...Read more