Hospital de los Reyes Católicos
Hospital de los Reyes Católicos, Historic hospital in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Hospital de los Reyes Católicos exhibits Plateresque architecture with four courtyards, Gothic elements, and Renaissance details across its rectangular layout.
Construction of this pilgrims' hospital began in 1492 under architect Enrique Egas, with funding from the Catholic Monarchs through the Voto de Santiago revenues.
The main portal displays stone sculptures of biblical figures, including Adam and Eve, along with medallions featuring King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
The building functions as a five-star Parador hotel, offering accommodations while maintaining public access to its indoor patios and chapel during specific hours.
A 16th-century chain supported by carved pillars stands in front of the building, marking historical property boundaries between hospital and city authorities.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Inception: 1511
Architects: Hugo Vázquez Iglesias
Architectural style: Plateresque
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Brand:
Operator: Paradores
Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of A Coruña
Address: 1 1 Praza do Obradoiro 15705 Santiago de Compostela 15705 Santiago de Compostela
Phone: +34981582200
Website: http://parador.es/es/paradores/parador-de-santiago-de-compostela
GPS coordinates: 42.88139,-8.54583
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:49
Discover a selection of points of interest in Santiago de Compostela, bringing together religious, historical and cultural sites. This city in northwestern Spain offers much more than the endpoint of the famous pilgrimage route that bears its name: a 12th-century Romanesque cathedral, a medieval center with cobbled streets, a traditional market from 1873, Baroque monasteries and 19th-century parks make up its architectural and urban heritage. The Cathedral of Santiago dominates the old town with its Romanesque structure and Baroque Obradoiro façade. The medieval quarter extends around the Plaza del Obradoiro with buildings from different periods, including the 16th-century Hostal de los Reyes Católicos. The Mercado de Abastos has offered regional Galician products since 1873. The Monastery of San Martiño Pinario displays 17th-century Baroque architecture, while the Parque de la Alameda from the 19th century provides walking paths and viewpoints over the old town. The Collegiate Church of Santa María del Sar preserves Romanesque elements from the 12th century. These locations document the city's development from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle
146 m
Glory's Portico
108 m
Botafumeiro
165 m
San Martiño Pinario monastery
129 m
Palacio de Rajoy
113 m
Fachada das Praterías (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
172 m
Plaza del Obradoiro
103 m
Santiago de Alfeo University College
221 m
Palacio de Gelmírez
79 m
Quintana square
204 m
Casa del Cabildo
217 m
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
49 m
Church of Saint Fructuosus
111 m
Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
142 m
Fachada do Obradoiro, Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
109 m
Fountain of the Horses
200 m
Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago
223 m
Casa da Parra
193 m
Faculty of Medicine, Santiago de Compostela
0 m
Casa da Conga
217 m
Monument to Saint Francis
187 m
Church of Saint Michael dos Agros
235 m
Bank of Spain building in Santiago de Compostela
214 m
Hostal of the Reyes Católicos, Santiago de Compostela. Chapel
11 m
Palacio Arzobispal de Santiago de Compostela
53 m
Biblioteca de Estudios Teológicos de Galicia
130 m
Old town of Santiago de Compostela
117 m
Praza de Praterías
196 mReviews
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