Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago, Pilgrimage museum in Plaza de Platerías, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago is located on Plaza de Platerías and spreads across multiple levels with exhibits on pilgrimage. The galleries hold objects and documents that record the long tradition of travel to this city.
The building was constructed in 1949 as a Bank of Spain branch and later transformed into a museum through renovation. This conversion by architect Manuel Gallego Jorreto turned it into a space for understanding pilgrimage history.
The name Santiago comes from Saint James, and the space shows how pilgrims from across Europe arrived here over centuries. Visitors can observe how these journeys shaped the city's identity and daily life.
The location is easy to reach from Plaza de Platerías, which sits in the heart of the old town. The multilevel layout is fairly compact, and visitors can explore all areas without difficulty.
A large skylight on the second floor frames views of Santiago Cathedral and the historic district as you move through the exhibits. This architectural feature links your exploration inside with the wider city outside.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Address: Praza das Praterías, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:30-20:30; Saturday 11:00-19:30; Sunday 10:15-14:45
Phone: +34881867401
Website: https://museoperegrinacions.xunta.gal
GPS coordinates: 42.87993,-8.54396
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
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
80 m
Glory's Portico
121 m
Botafumeiro
81 m
Fachada das Praterías (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
51 m
Plaza del Obradoiro
157 m
Santiago de Alfeo University College
120 m
Palacio de Gelmírez
144 m
Quintana square
75 m
Monastery of Saint Pelagius of Antealtares
102 m
Casa del Cabildo
46 m
Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
100 m
Fachada do Obradoiro, Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
119 m
Fountain of the Horses
28 m
Casa da Parra
117 m
Casa da Conga
24 m
Casa das Pomas
84 m
Casa do Deán
27 m
Pazo de Feixoo
127 m
Bank of Spain building in Santiago de Compostela
11 m
Pazo de Monroi
87 m
Biblioteca de la Fundación Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
61 m
Biblioteca de Estudios Teológicos de Galicia
143 m
Cordero Carreta House
166 m
House at 17 Rúa do Vilar, Santiago de Compostela
81 m
Asorey family house
163 m
Old town of Santiago de Compostela
109 m
Praza de Praterías
29 m
Rúa do Vilar
158 mReviews
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