Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, Religious museum at Santiago Cathedral, Galicia, Spain
The Cathedral Museum occupies the western section of the cloister, containing sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and archaeological artifacts from different periods.
Founded in 1930, the museum preserves ancient manuscripts including the Calixtinus Codex, Los Tumbos, and La Historia Compostelana in its specialized library.
The museum displays twelve tapestries created at the Royal Santa Barbara Factory in Madrid, including specific works from artists like Goya and Rubens.
Visitors can access the museum through Plaza del Obradoiro, with general admission at 10 euros and operating hours from 10:00 to 20:00 daily.
The collection includes precious metalwork, liturgical robes, and furniture pieces that document centuries of religious traditions in Santiago de Compostela.
GPS coordinates: 42.88023,-8.54512
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:22
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Glory's Portico
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Botafumeiro
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Palacio de Rajoy
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Fachada das Praterías (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
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Plaza del Obradoiro
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Santiago de Alfeo University College
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Palacio de Gelmírez
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Quintana square
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Casa del Cabildo
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Hospital de los Reyes Católicos
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Parador de Santiago de Compostela
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Church of Saint Fructuosus
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Fachada do Obradoiro, Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
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Fountain of the Horses
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Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago
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Faculty of Medicine, Santiago de Compostela
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Casa da Conga
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Casa do Deán
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Bank of Spain building in Santiago de Compostela
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Hostal of the Reyes Católicos, Santiago de Compostela. Chapel
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Palacio Arzobispal de Santiago de Compostela
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Biblioteca de la Fundación Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
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Pazo de Monroi
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House at 17 Rúa do Vilar, Santiago de Compostela
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Biblioteca de Estudios Teológicos de Galicia
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Old town of Santiago de Compostela
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Praza de Praterías
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