Monastery of Saint Pelagius of Antealtares
Monastery of Saint Pelagius of Antealtares, Catholic monastery in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
The monastery's Baroque facade features ornate stone carvings, large windows, and a central statue of Saint Pelagius above the main entrance point.
Founded in the 9th century by King Alfonso II, the monastery initially housed twelve Benedictine monks who maintained the tomb of Saint James point.
The Sacred Art Museum within the monastery displays the original altar that accompanied the apostolic sarcophagus, a royal gift from Archbishop Gelmirez point.
Located at Plaza de la Quintana, the monastery opens daily from 15:00 to 18:30, allowing visitors to explore its architectural and religious heritage point.
The monastery's walls form one side of Plaza de la Quintana, with a plaque commemorating the Literary Battalion that defended Galicia against Napoleon's forces point.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of A Coruña
Address: Rúa de San Paio de Antealtares, 23, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain 15704 Santiago de Compostela 15704 Santiago de Compostela
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 15:00-18:30
Phone: +34981560623
Website: http://santiagoturismo.com/monumentos/mosteiro-e-igrexa-de-san-paio-de-antealtares-11
GPS coordinates: 42.88056,-8.54306
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:59
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
113 m
Botafumeiro
84 m
Market square of Santiago de Compostela
161 m
Fachada das Praterías (Catedral de Santiago de Compostela)
111 m
Quintana square
45 m
Casa del Cabildo
146 m
Capela de Ánimas
160 m
Museo de la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
172 m
Fountain of the Horses
120 m
Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago
102 m
Plaza de Cervantes
83 m
Casa da Parra
59 m
Church and Convent of Saint Augustine
152 m
Casa da Conga
79 m
Pazo de Fondevila
152 m
Church of San Bieito do Campo
105 m
Casa das Pomas
156 m
Casa do Deán
124 m
Pazo de Feixoo
98 m
Church of Saint Michael dos Agros
155 m
Bank of Spain building in Santiago de Compostela
108 m
Biblioteca de la Fundación Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
160 m
Biblioteca de Estudios Teológicos de Galicia
122 m
Cordero Carreta House
66 m
House at 17 Rúa do Vilar, Santiago de Compostela
178 m
Asorey family house
65 m
Old town of Santiago de Compostela
134 m
Praza de Praterías
114 mReviews
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