Praza de Galicia, Central square in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Plaza de Galicia functions as a major transportation hub with underground parking facilities and numerous bus stops for city connections.
This square marks the transition point between the medieval layout of the old town and the modern urban expansion of Santiago de Compostela.
The plaza connects visitors to traditional Galician establishments and acts as the southern gateway to the pedestrian historic district.
Multiple transportation services converge at this location, including taxis, buses, and bicycle rentals, making it a central point for mobility.
An architectural competition in 2007 proposed adding a distinctive pergola structure with traditional vine patterns to protect visitors from weather conditions.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Address: Praza de Galicia, s/n, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain 15702 Santiago de Compostela 15702 Santiago de Compostela
Phone: +34981542300
Website: http://santiagodecompostela.org/index.php?lg=cas
GPS coordinates: 42.87646,-8.54430
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:19
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.
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Arco de Mazarelos
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Las Huérfanas
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