Muralla de Santiago de Compostela, Medieval fortification in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
The defensive wall extended for two kilometers around the historic center, featuring seven gates and 48 quadrangular towers along its perimeter.
Bishop Sisnando II constructed the initial wall in 968 to protect the church, but Almanzor's expedition destroyed it in 997, leading to a larger reconstruction.
The wall's seven gates regulated access to the city, with Porta do Camiño serving as the main entrance for pilgrims traveling the French Way.
The Arco de Mazarelos remains the only preserved gate of the original structure, standing near the single intact tower of the former wall.
The wall's outline remains visible in the current urban layout, with street names and building patterns following its former path through the historic district.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
GPS coordinates: 42.86667,-8.55000
Latest update: May 25, 2025 10:17
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