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Santiago De Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Santiago De Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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Location: Santiago De Compostela, Occidental, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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1. Santiago de Compostela – path through the City of Culture and Alameda Park

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2. Raxoi Palace – Obradoiro Square loop from San Caetano

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3. Obradoiro Square – Obradoiro Square loop from Santiago de Compostela

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Pilar Puebla

September 28, 2022

In front of the Cathedral of Santiago, in the Plaza del Obradoiro, you will see people crying, screaming, laughing, jumping and lying on the ground. You will see groups taking photos everywhere and celebrating (or mourning) the end of their experience on the Camino de Santiago.
Every day this place brings together people who come from all over the world on pilgrimage.
The cathedral is in the Gothic style, although the current façade has many neo-Gothic elements.
One of its best-known symbols is the botafumeiro. It is an immense silver censer that hangs from the ceiling inside the cathedral and is swung for solemn masses. Quite a spectacle.
Three other majestic buildings frame the square: Rajoy's palace, where the town hall is located, the Parador de Santiago and the rectorate of the university.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

February 25, 2024

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, also known as the Holy Apostolic and Metropolitan Cathedral Church of Santiago de Compostela, is a temple of Catholic worship located in the city of the same name, in the center of the province of La Coruña, in Galicia. This majestic cathedral is a symbol of the pilgrimage to Santiago and has a rich history and meaning.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

July 19, 2024

It is famous for being the place that, according to tradition, houses the tomb of the Apostle Santiago, making it one of the main pilgrimage destinations in Europe through the Camino de Santiago.
The building is a mix of architectural styles including Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. The Obradoiro façade is particularly impressive and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the cathedral. In addition, the cathedral features the famous Botafumeiro, a huge censer used during certain liturgical celebrations.

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Location: Santiago De Compostela, Occidental, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain

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1. Santiago de Compostela – path through the City of Culture and Alameda Park

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