Sightseeing in Santiago de Compostela - what to see. Complete travel guide
Santiago de Compostela is a city of the World pilgrimage. This is the so called third center of Christianity. Pilgrims from different parts of the world try to cross France in order to get to this beautiful town with ancient architecture. They also try to see the magnificent cathedral and amazing historical medieval buildings surrounding it - ancient houses, castles, and baroque Romanesque churches made of golden granite.
The city of Santiago de Compostela locates a religious landmark of global significance attracting pilgrims from all over the world being the Cathedral which has been for many centuries a … 
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The city of Santiago de Compostela is known in the world first of all as a large pilgrim center. However the city is mostly inhabited by students. That is why the destination features a … Open
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Surreal taste admirers can be interested in visiting the Eugenio Granell Foundation Museum. Its collection is so great that the halls cannot include all of it. Works of art are regularly updated, which allows visitors to appreciate the entire exhibition. This museum is sure to please admirers of Man Ray, Esteban Frances, Jose Hernandez and Max Ernst. Visitors can even purchase some exhibits.
1. Tourists may join numerous organized tours to the neighboring cities during a vacation in Santiago de Compostela: Salamanca, Madrid, Barcelona, Siviglia and many other cities are on the … Open
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A vivid example of the Baroque architectural style is Casa da Para villa, built in the 18th century. Its facade is covered with decorative climbing plants, which make the exterior truly unique. In recent years, the villa has been used for various cultural events and exhibitions. It constantly stores a collection of archaeological artifacts discovered during the exploration of the city and its suburbs, as well as a collection of valuable historical documents.
Tourists will find more than two hundreds of restaurants, bars and cafes meeting every taste and fancy in Santiago de Compostela. The O Curro da Parra restaurant invites city guests to enjoy … Open
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Santiago de Compostela
♥ Castle 'Castle da Rocha Forte' , 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torres do Oeste' , 27.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Tower of Támoga' , 57.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Carlos' Galicia, 58.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Soutomaior' , 61.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Santiago de Compostela
♥ Natural Park 'Complexo Dunar de Corrubedo e Lagoas de Carregal e Vixán' , 53.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cova dels Vells' , 53.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Fragas do Eume' , 70 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Monte Aloia' , 90.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Peneda-Gerês' , 118.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Santiago de Compostela from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Torre de Hercules
From the series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
Check on the map: Distance from Santiago de Compostela center - 57.3 km.
One of the main objects on the sculpture park is the monument to the mythological Kelt's King Breogan. Some legends say that the first tower on the seaside was built according to his order. In the Medieval period, the lighthouse was empty, only in 1788 by order of the King Karl III, the reconstruction was made. Today Torre de Hercules and the nearby territory with a park and archaeological areas are in the list of the UNESCO heritage. …
Read further Distance from Santiago de Compostela center - 57.3 km.
Tower of Hercules
From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”
Check on the map: Distance from Santiago de Compostela center - 57.3 km.
Hercules decided to build a tower on the peninsula after he finally defeated his enemy. He brought people from Galatia here after that. They founded the first city near the peninsula afterward. The ancient lighthouse has irrevocably lost some of its original design elements over hundreds of years of existence. Its first wooden staircase was replaced with a stone one. The fourth floor was added to the lighthouse in the late 18th century. It increased its height by 21 meters. Some elements have been preserved after almost 2,000 years. The granite walls of the lighthouse are among them. Their thickness is more than two meters. …
Read further Distance from Santiago de Compostela center - 57.3 km.
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