Way of Saint James, Pilgrimage route in Spain
The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrims' ways leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain.
The pilgrimage route has existed for over a thousand years and was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during the Middle Ages.
It is a significant spiritual journey that many undertake for personal growth, not just religious reasons.
The route is marked by a scallop shell, often found on the trails and roads leading to Santiago.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people from various backgrounds walk the Camino de Santiago for reasons ranging from a desire for adventure to a search for spiritual clarity.
GPS coordinates: 42.88056,-8.54389
Latest update: August 18, 2025 13:17
These pilgrimage routes and religious sites represent the spiritual heritage of Europe. The paths connect cathedrals, monasteries and sanctuaries from Italy to England, from Spain to Armenia. Each location maintains its traditions and religious history.
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
45 m
Glory's Portico
106 m
Botafumeiro
18 m
Fachada das Praterías (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
50 m
Plaza del Obradoiro
152 m
Palacio de Gelmírez
113 m
Quintana square
23 m
Monastery of Saint Pelagius of Antealtares
68 m
Casa del Cabildo
104 m
Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
107 m
Fachada do Obradoiro, Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
103 m
Fountain of the Horses
73 m
Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago
70 m
Plaza de Cervantes
138 m
Casa da Parra
50 m
Casa da Conga
50 m
Casa das Pomas
151 m
Casa do Deán
98 m
Pazo de Feixoo
146 m
Bank of Spain building in Santiago de Compostela
70 m
Palacio Arzobispal de Santiago de Compostela
131 m
Biblioteca de la Fundación Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
129 m
Pazo de Monroi
154 m
House at 17 Rúa do Vilar, Santiago de Compostela
150 m
Biblioteca de Estudios Teológicos de Galicia
77 m
Cordero Carreta House
115 m
Asorey family house
111 m
Old town of Santiago de Compostela
68 mReviews
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