Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela means "Saint James of the Field of Stars" and is the capital of Spain’s Galicia Autonomous Community. This elegant city is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations, believed to be the burial place of Saint James the Greater, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles.

Santiago de Compostela is divided into an old town and a new town, with the old town being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The city is a renowned religious hub in Spain, and its most famous religious building is the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela. It is believed to be the burial site of Saint James the Greater and is one of the most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites, marking the end of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). In addition to the cathedral, the city also boasts the Cathedral Museum, the Museum of the Galician People, the Pilgrim’s Museum, Rajoy Palace, the College of Vicars, and the Galician Center of Contemporary Art.

Santiago de Compostela

Must-visit reason: One of Spain’s most famous Catholic pilgrimage destinations

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Spain[Spain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Galicia Autonomous Community [Galicia Autonomous Community]

City where the attraction is located: Santiago de Compostela [Santiago de Compostela]