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Plaza de las Platerias

77 Reviews

#19 of 84 things to do in Santiago de Compostela

Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks

Open Now: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Plaza Praterias s/n, 15704, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Open today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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“Nice”

Entrance for the church is here. There is a nice fountain and at times they even have concerts here.

Reviewed 1 week ago

johncS9706VI

Lower Sackville, Canada

via mobile

“Great place to buy silver/azabache (jet) jewelry”

The square is located behind the Cathedral and if you are in the market for beautiful... read more

Reviewed March 4, 2019

Y A

Saint Louis, Missouri

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4.5 77 reviews

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Very good44%
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Terrible1%

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“nice fountain”(4 reviews)

“horses”(2 reviews)

“square”(5 reviews)

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johncS9706VI

Lower Sackville, Canada

58775

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Nice

Entrance for the church is here. There is a nice fountain and at times they even have concerts here.

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank johncS9706VI

Y A

Saint Louis, Missouri

17972

Reviewed March 4, 2019

Great place to buy silver/azabache (jet) jewelry

The square is located behind the Cathedral and if you are in the market for beautiful silver/azabache (jet) jewelry this is the place to be. I would recommend when making a purchase that you try a little bargaining, especially if you are buying more than...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Y A

Nicholas H

London, United Kingdom

1894582

Reviewed September 27, 2018 via mobile

Wonderful square with interesting architecture

This square provides access to the South Facade of the Cathedral and its entrance. The buildings on the other three sides are all different and interesting from an architectural point of view, including an unusual example of the Block Baroque Revivalist style facing the Cathedral....More

Date of experience: September 2018

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YTCHENG

Hong Kong, China

2774670

Reviewed June 19, 2018

Entrance to the Cathedral

Plaza de las Platerias is located at the entrance to the Cathedral. There is a nice fountain at the center of the square with many silversmiths around. A nice spot for photo-taking.

Date of experience: June 2018

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lcb5310

Raleigh, North Carolina

1397316

Reviewed April 18, 2018

Square of the Silversmiths

Nice fountain in the center and steps lead up to the entrance of the Cathedral. Lots of shops selling silver pieces nearby. Obviously!!!

Date of experience: April 2018

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stefanprisacariu

Iasi, Romania

61578

Reviewed October 4, 2017

Nice

One of the plazas surrounding the cathedral and where on of the four facade is. You can enter the cathedral from here.

Date of experience: September 2017

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tezpil

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

2038614

Reviewed July 3, 2017

Front of Cathedral

Nice fountain, big steps up to Cathedral and a visiting Orchestra! A great atmosphere and consequently busy plaza.

Date of experience: May 2017

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CFofLL

Fredericton, Canada

960251

Reviewed June 24, 2017

Another small atractive square

This is a lovely small square, which I think in translation is called "Silversmith Square" with the "Fountain of Horses" as its centerpiece. The Chapter House behind the fountain has a true false front as the wall facing the Cathedral was added in the 18th...More