Praza de Galicia, Central square in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Description
Plaza de Galicia is a large public square in Santiago de Compostela that connects underground transportation facilities and multiple transit routes. The open surface provides space for movement and gathering, with bus stations and taxi ranks positioned throughout for easy access.
History
This plaza emerged as part of Santiago's modern expansion in the late 20th century, serving as a planned interface between urban growth and the medieval center. Its creation reflected the city's need to manage movement between old and new zones.
Culture
This plaza is where locals and visitors naturally gather, marking the boundary between the modern city and the traditional old town. You'll notice people meeting, shopping, or sitting in nearby restaurants and cafés that line the edges.
Practical
Visitors can use bus, taxi, and bicycle rental services to get around the city or travel onward. Underground parking is available for those arriving by car, making longer stays easier to manage.
Did you know?
An architectural competition in 2007 proposed redesigning the plaza with weather protection in mind, featuring a distinctive pergola with traditional vine patterns. This project would have transformed how the space felt and functioned for daily use.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Santiago de Compostela).
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...
As Duas Marias
228 m
Alameda Park, Santiago de Compostela
240 m
Santiago de Alfeo University College
342 m
Casa del Cabildo
364 m
Pazo do Hórreo
397 m
Arco de Mazarelos
237 m
Las Huérfanas
195 m
Fountain of the Horses
393 m
Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago
388 m
Oak grove of Santa Susana
409 m
Pazo de Vaamonde, Santiago de Compostela
185 m
Convent of Madres Mercedarias, Santiago de Compostela
225 m
Colexio Compañía de María. Santiago de Compostela
371 m
Casa das Pomas
312 m
Pazo de Bendaña
144 m
Casa do Deán
360 m
Pazo de Ramirás
171 m
Pazo de Feixoo
404 m
Bank of Spain building in Santiago de Compostela
389 m
Museo Eugenio Granell
145 m
Biblioteca de la Fundación Gonzalo Torrente Ballester
332 m
Pazo de Monroi
311 m
House at 17 Rúa do Vilar, Santiago de Compostela
311 m
Praza de Praterías
400 m
Central University of Santiago de Compostela building
319 m
Colegio de la Compañía, Santiago de Compostela
287 m
Wayside Cross at San Fiz de Solovio square, Santiago de Compostela
374 m
Rúa do Vilar
254 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes