Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval

The convent features three naves separated by semicircular arches and displays Gothic architecture with prominent Romanesque influences throughout its structure.

Saint Dominic of Guzmán established the convent in 1220, which received its current name Santo Domingo during the fifteenth century under the Altamira house patronage.

The Pantheon of Illustrious Galicians within the church contains the tombs of notable figures, including poet Rosalia de Castro and Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao.

The Museum of the Galician People operates inside the convent at Costa de San Domingos 3, offering regular exhibitions about regional traditions and heritage.

A remarkable triple helical staircase designed by Domingo de Andrade consists of three separate coils leading to different sections of the building.

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of A Coruña

GPS coordinates: 42.88250,-8.53889

Latest update: May 31, 2025 21:55