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The Cathedral of Santiago - Praza do Obradoiro. This is one of the top attractions in town, and is a great place to begin sightseeing. The Romanesque cathedral was built between 1075 to 1211, and has seen many additions and alterations throughout the history of the city. The cathedral has a traditional Latin-cross ground plan with three naves..
Pazo de Raxoi – Praza do Obradoiro. This beautiful palace was commissioned by Archbishop Raxoi to house the boys of the seminary, and dates back to 1766. In the centre of the palace’s facade there is a pediment with marble depicting the Battle of Clavijo. Today it houses the Compostela City Council and the Galician Culture Council.
Xelmirez Palace – Praza do Obradoiro, next to the Cathedral. This palace was built between the 12th and 13th centuries under the authority of Bishop Xelmirez. The extirior is rather simple, while the interior contains some majestic rooms, including the Weapons Parlour; the Banquets Palour; and a Medieval kitchen. |
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O Santiso – In the centre of town. This is one of the most unique restaurants in town, and it is housed in an old house and its barn. The rural style restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists alike. They serve a wide range of traditional Galician regional dishes at very reasonable prices.
El Paraiso Perdido – San Paio de Antealtares, 3. This café is one of the best in the old town, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike. They serve a wide range of local cuisine, and some of the best coffee in town. This is a great place for breakfast and lunch.
El gato negro - Rua da Raina. This is one of the best restaurants in the old town, and has been very popular with locals and tourists for many years. This traditional restaurant is the place to go to sample some of the best Galician food in town. The food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. |
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Derby – Plaza de Galicia. This traditional style bar is very popular with locals and tourists alike, and is the place to go if you’re looking for a truly Galician experience. They serve a wide range of beers and excellent Spanish wines. This is a great place to go to kick back, have a few drinks and mix with the locals.
MOMO – Virxe da Cerca, 23. This interesting bar, decorated to resemble a street, is another great place to go for a fun night out on the town. It is very popular with a mixed crowd of locals and tourists, who are looking to have a good time. Here you can play a game of pool and have some of the best cocktails in town.
Conga 8 – San Pelayo Street. This is one of the most lively bar in town and is very popular with the young university crowd and tourists. This is a great place to have some fun, down a few drinks and mingle with the local students. On weekends they occasionally host live music with a Spanish atmosphere. |
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Plaza de la Quintana - Praza do Obradoiro. This is one of the most important squares found in the old town. IT is one of the favourite places for the students to sit back and relax. There are also a number of cafes found bordering the square. This is a great place to take a break and do some people watching. Here you'll also find the Casa de la Canonica.
Paseo de la Herradura - Just south of the old town. This is one of the most beautiful gardens in the Santiago, and is a great place to go for a relaxing stroll after a long days worth of sightseeing. There are a number of paths throughout the garden that you can stroll along. From here you can take in some amazing views of the Cathedral and the old town. |
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