Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Cathedral in Spain
The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1075 under the reign of Alfonso VI of Castile and was completed in 1211.
It is a key destination on the Way of St. James, a major Christian pilgrimage route since the Middle Ages.
The cathedral is open to visitors daily with free admission, but donations are encouraged.
The cathedral houses the reputed tomb of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Inception: 9 Century
Architect: Fernando de Casas Novoa
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Capacity: 1200
Length: 100 m
Width: 70 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: dimension stone
Website: catedraldesantiago.es
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.
The Botafumeiro is a famous thurible found in the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
The Museum of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela houses a vast collection of religious art.
