About Catedral de Santiago de Compostela

Each year, thousands of faithful Christians make a pilgrimage, or Camino, to the Catedral de Santiago Compostela. Along with Jerusalem and Rome, Santiago Compostela is one of the three most important Christian pilgrimages. This is because it is purported to be the burial place of St. James the great, an apostle in the inner circle of Jesus Christ. 

Originally a small chapel was built over the remains of St.James. But as many people made the pilgrimage, Alfonso III commissioned a larger church to be built, but this church was razed by Muslim troops in the 10th century, and it was not until 1075 that construction began on a Romanesque church, the start of the structure that now stands in the spot, the Cathedral de Santiago combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture — a consequence of it being added to over the ages. Catedral de Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO world heritage site and an important holy site for Christianity. 

Must See

  • Enjoy the Baroque and Gothic architecture of Praza do Obradoiro square
  • The magnificent Portico da Gloria with its Tympanum, Mullion, Jambs and Side Doors
  • Portico de la Gloria in the western facade features 200 pillars
  • The architectural beauty is just as amazing on the outside as it is on the inside
  • Upper stories offer a better view of the interior of the architecture 

How to reach

By Train:

It takes 44 minutes and costs 8.40 to 10.80 Euros

By Bus:

It takes 1 hour 19 minutes and costs 5.28 to 6.60 Euros

By Taxi: 

It takes 48 minutes and costs 120 to 156.02 Euros

By Drive:

It takes 48 minutes and costs 7.80 to 12 Euros


Tips

  • Winter is considered the best time to visit
  • Religious holidays attract more visitors, so avoid going there to escape the crowd
  • You can visit other museums in Galicia nearby 
  • July and August are considered the busiest months
  • Between the months of April to mid-October, there is a special mass which you can attend in the afternoon
  • Avoid visiting during Spanish school holidays to avoid crowds
  • Maintain silence, it is a religious place
  • Children must be kept close to the adults 

Visit Time

April to October

Sunday:              9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Monday:              9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday:             9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Wednesday:        9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Thursday:            9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Friday:                 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Saturday:             9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

November to March

Sunday:                 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Monday:                 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday:                10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday:           10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday:               10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday:                    10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday:                10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

30 minutes

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults:                                          12 Euros

Children below 12 years:               Free

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 12.42°C

 

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