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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
Comision de Cultura Praza das Praterías s/n
15704 Santiago de Compostela
Spain
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Santiago de Compostela weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Dec
50°F 10°C
39°F 3°C
Jan
50°F 10°C
38°F 3°C
Feb
52°F 11°C
38°F 3°C
Mar
57°F 13°C
41°F 5°C
Apr
59°F 15°C
42°F 5°C
May
63°F 17°C
46°F 7°C

Extended Forecast
Monday
Dec 7
Hi:
51°F 10°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C
Tuesday
Dec 8
Hi:
55°F 12°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C
Wednesday
Dec 9
Hi:
57°F 13°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
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What's Near Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Hotel Rua Villar $178 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Casa Grande do Bachao $110 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Costa Vella $91 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Compostela $153 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Virxe da Cerca $124 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
La Bodeguilla de San Roque 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Casa Marcelo 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Ana Restaurante 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Distance in: mi km
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Cathedral de Santiago 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of Galician People) 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Area Central 1.2 mi 2.0 km 3 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in Santiago de Compostela
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Historic site, Religious site
Address: Comision de Cultura
Praza das Praterías s/n 15704 Santiago de Compostela
Spain
Tel: 0981 583 548

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“Not Catholic, but deeply touched”
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5 of 5 stars
amplexusomnium   143 contributions
New Jersey
Jul 28, 2009

When I arrived I walked through a park that had excellent views of the cathedral. Walking through the village to the church was very quaint. Upon reaching the church there were a lot of back packers that must have made a similar pilgrimage to those back in the day. The front of the church is dominating and amazing. Inside they... more

“The ritual at the cathedral”
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5 of 5 stars
Bruegel   116 contributions
Bruxelles
Nov 24, 2006
20/20 found this review helpful

Santiago de Compostela is not just a tourist town in Spain; it is the ultimate aim of the "Camino", the pilgrims St. James' Way. In the early morning pilgrims are waiting on the Praza (Galician term for plaza) do Obradoiro for the opening of the iron gates leading to the cathedral. Obradorio is the name of the Cathedral’s façade, build... more

“...alla fine del Cammino”
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5 of 5 stars
alfama_goa   1,618 contributions
Sicily
Nov 22, 2009

La grande Praça de Obradoiro è dominata dalla facciata barocca della cattedrale ricca all’esterno e all’interno, il simbolo della forza... more

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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela) Address

Comision de Cultura | Praza das Praterías s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Tel: 0981 583 548