Plaza del Obradoiro, Central square in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Plaza del Obradoiro extends as a stone-paved rectangular space in front of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, surrounded by four monumental buildings.
The square obtained its name from the stone workshops where craftsmen carved pieces for the cathedral's baroque facade during the 18th century construction.
The plaza marks the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes, where travelers from across the world complete their spiritual journey.
The square provides access to the Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos hotel, the Town Hall, the University of Santiago, and the Cathedral's main entrance.
Each corner of the plaza represents different aspects of the city: religion, education, governance, and hospitality through its surrounding architectural landmarks.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Location: A Coruña Province
Length: 65 m
Width: 100 m
Address: Praza da Inmaculada, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain 15704 Santiago de Compostela 15704 Santiago de Compostela
GPS coordinates: 42.88046,-8.54574
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:27
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.
Way of Saint James
152 m
Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle
106 m
Glory's Portico
46 m
Botafumeiro
138 m
Palacio de Rajoy
48 m
Fachada das Praterías (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
115 m
Santiago de Alfeo University College
120 m
Palacio de Gelmírez
59 m
Quintana square
174 m
Casa del Cabildo
134 m
Hospital de los Reyes Católicos
103 m
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
74 m
Church of Saint Fructuosus
85 m
Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
57 m
Fachada do Obradoiro, Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
49 m
Fountain of the Horses
129 m
Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago
157 m
Faculty of Medicine, Santiago de Compostela
103 m
Casa da Conga
162 m
Casa do Deán
166 m
Bank of Spain building in Santiago de Compostela
146 m
Hostal of the Reyes Católicos, Santiago de Compostela. Chapel
95 m
Palacio Arzobispal de Santiago de Compostela
80 m
Biblioteca de la Fundación Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
165 m
Pazo de Monroi
169 m
Biblioteca de Estudios Teológicos de Galicia
146 m
House at 17 Rúa do Vilar, Santiago de Compostela
179 m
Old town of Santiago de Compostela
93 mReviews
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