Alameda Park, Santiago de Compostela, Public park in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Alameda Park is a park in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, spreading across three connected areas: a tree-lined promenade, an oak grove and a curved walkway. The entire site measures around 56,000 square meters (13.8 acres) and offers shaded paths, ponds and open lawns.
Count Rodrigo de Moscoso of Altamira donated the land in 1546 to the public as a leisure area. The structures visible today, including the curved promenade and plantings, took shape mostly in the 19th century through gradual additions.
The three parallel paths of the central promenade reflect the old social structure when people of different backgrounds used separate routes. Today locals and pilgrims mix on all paths, using the space for morning walks or afternoon gatherings.
The site has several entrances and can be explored easily on flat paths, making it suitable for wheelchair users and families. Drinking fountains and public restrooms are available, and night lighting ensures safe evening walks.
From the western edge, a direct view of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral opens up, especially compelling at dusk when the light falls softly over the towers. Photographers and sketchers often seek the right angle here for their compositions.
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