26 contemporary and auteur monuments 16 international architects 12 convents and monasteries 11 theatres and auditoriums 1 Pritzker Prize 200 figures in the ÒPrtico de la GloriaÓ 15 cloisters 13 museums 1 European Town Planning Prize 8,300 square metres of Cathedral 18 monumental fountains 14 libraries and archives 3 Europa Nostra Awards 1 Cathedral 10-ton main bell 19 stately houses and ÒpazosÓ 15 art galleries 74-metre high Obradoiro towers 68 km/h during the ÒBotafumeiroÓ 365 days of cultural activities 4 monumental squares censerÕs flight 30 large international festivals 18 Cathedral chapels Way of St. James declared World Heritage Route 1,500,000 m2 of green spaces 5 historical gardens 54 city gardens 8 natural viewpoints World Heritage City 5 international environmental protection prizes 9 baroque squares 100,000 inhabitants 25 modernist buildings 1,100 restaurants, bars and cafeterias 27 historic churches 5 varieties of wine with guarantee of origin 110 stone gargoyles 80 kinds of sea fish 170-hectare Old Town 50 types of molluscs 188,130 kilos of seafood sold annually
www.santiagoturismo.com www.santiagoreservas.com A Lot to Do Santiago is big ÒPraza da QuintanaÓ Guided Tours: Baroque square divided in two: top, ÒQuintana de Gastronomy Compostela Walking Tours Ð Turismo de Santiago de Compostela, capital Touring the City ÒPraza do ObradoiroÓ VivosÓ; bottom, ÒQuintana de MortosÓ, a burial site Other places of interest 3. OTHER SANTIAGOS Santiago Brand: of Galicia and a UNESCO World Called after the workshops (obradoiros) until 1780. ¥ ÒColexio de FonsecaÓ. Renaissance, Santiago is the capital of Atlantic Monumental Santiago in English Heritage City, is the final 1. HISTORICAL CENTRE of the stonemasons that worked on Holy Door. Only opened in Holy Years. 1522, houses the University library. Santiago is a lot more than its old town. Venturing gastronomy. Its market (ÒPlaza de Contemporary Architecture destination of the Way of St. the Cathedral, it features the cityÕs main ¥ Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares. Founded Church and Convent of San Francisco. beyond it, you will discover monuments, AbastosÓ) offers fresh sea and farm Enclosed Convents James. Pilgrims from all over Cathedral. Open daily. 7.30 am-9 pm. civil and religious buildings. in the 10th c. TodayÕs baroque building houses Gothic convent, renovated in the 17th picturesque traditional streets, designer buildings, produce: more than 80 kinds of fish, 50 Churches the world visit the Apostle According to an ancient tradition, St. James Obradoiro Faade. A masterpiece of cloistered Benedictine nuns. Sacred Art Museum. c. Functions as a hotel. Church from the appealing shops and viewpoints. types of molluscs and meats that are Night Tour JamesÕ relics and gain the the Greater, one of ChristÕs twelve apostles, CompostelaÕs baroque style, 17th-18th MonÐSat: 10.30 amÐ1.30 pm, 4Ð7 pm. 18th c. ¥¥ Belvs neighbourhood. Wonderful view of prepared in a very natural way to preserve Gastronomy Tour Jubilee in its Cathedral each was buried by his disciples in a forest of finis c. 74-metre high towers. ÒCasa da CongaÓ and ÒCasa da ParraÓ. Baroque ÒRasÓ. Not to be missed is a leisurely the old town. Dominican convent. Park with their top quality. Artist Workshops Hoy Year terrae. ¥ Cloister. One of the largest in Spain. houses, 18th c. stroll along Ra do Vilar and Ra Nova, views. ÒA TriscaÓ socio-cultural centre, designed Traditional Workshops After the miraculous discovery of his relics in Renaissance. 16th c. full of arches and stately houses; O by John Hejduk. More than a thousand bars and restaurants MP3 Audio-Guides A holy city, episcopal see during the 9th century, a sanctuary began to be ÒHostal dos Reis CatlicosÓ. Pilgrim Franco and A Raa, dotted with ¥ Collegiate Church of Sar. Romanesque, offer both traditional cooking and auteur Other Tours a thousand years and university erected in 1075, resulting in todayÕs hospital and shelter converted in the restaurants and bars; and the traditional 12th c. Striking inclination of its walls and cuisine; Galician and internation food; Old Town Tour in Spanish city for more than 500 years, monumental Cathedral. The original structure 20th century into a five-star ÒParador.Ó shopping route formed by Orfas- columns. Small museum in its Romanesque gourmet menus, set meals, portions and Cathedral Rooftops Directory Santiago de Compostela is now of this Romanesque masterpiece has been ¥ ArchbishopÕs Palace of Xelmrez. Caldeirera-Preguntoiro streets. cloister. MonÐSat: 10 amÐ1 pm, 4Ð7 pm. tapas. Not to be missed are seafood, University Heritage a living and monumental city, preserved, along with Gothic, Renaissance One of the best civil buildings in SpainÕs ¥¥ Alameda Park. 19th c. Features a ÒEnsancheÓ. Large urban expansion area, 20th Òpolbo feiraÓ (Galician-style octopus), Tourist Train Turismo de Santiago de dynamic and safe, and ideal for Romanesque style. 12th c. magnificent view of the old town, c. Shops, Galician fashion, cafs and restaurants. Òqueixo tetillaÓ (conical soft cheese), Òtarta Compostela and baroque additions. The following stand Self-Guided Walks walking. Palace of Raxoi. Neoclassical, 18th ornamental species, oak grove, chapels, Galician Parliament (Ra do Hrreo). de SantiagoÓ (almond cake) and Galician Main Municipal Tourist Information Office out inside: Monumental c. Santiago City Hall. fountains and statues. 2. SAN DOMINGOS DE BONAVAL ¥¥ University campuses. The South Campus wines such as Albario and Ribeiro. In Ra do Vilar, 63. Tel: (+34) 981 555 129 ÒPrtico da GloriaÓ. Maestro Mateo. 12th Panoramic ÒPazo de San XeromeÓ. Renaissance. ¥ ÒPazo de BendaaÓ. Baroque building AND SAN PEDRO NEIGHBOURHOOD arose in the 1930s as a Ògarden city.Ó The North winter, ÒcocidoÓ (stew), Òcaldo galegoÓ Open all year. Winter: Mon-Fri, 9 am-7 c. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments, Enclosed Convents Houses the University of Santiago Vice- that now houses the Granell Foundation. Campus features the Journalism and Philology (Galician broth) and stuffed ÒfilloasÓ (crepes). pm. Sat-Sun and holidays, 9 am-2 pm, centred on the theme of Salvation. Churches ChancellorÕs Office. Jun 1-Sept 30: Tue-Sat, 11 am-9 pm. The neighbourhoods of San Domingos de Faculties and the Auditorio de Galicia. And many delights (convent cakes and 4-7 pm. Easter-summer: Every day, 9 am- High Altar, Apostolic Tomb and Alcove. Parks and Gardens Sun, 11 am-2 pm. Rest of the year: Tue- Bonaval and San Pedro make up an area Contemporary architecture. Internationally biscuits, wines, eau-de-vies, cold meats 9 pm. Baroque baldachin and silver altar, 17th c. Viewpoints Relics of St. James in the mausoleum. ÒPraza das PraterasÓ Sat, 11 am-2 pm, 4- 9 pm. Sun, 11 am- characterised by art, history, scenery, renowned architects enrich the cityÕs image: and cheeses) can be bought to take away. [email protected] Photographic Walk www.santiagoturismo.com ÒBotafumeiroÓ. Largest censer in the world. The CathedralÕs south square is called 2 pm. Closed on Mon and holidays. popular tradition and contemporary John Hejduk, J.P. Kleihues, çlvaro Siza, Manuel It reaches a speed of 68 km per hour. It is after the workshops of the silversmiths Church of Santa Mara Salom. 12th c. architecture. Gallego Jorreto, Giorgio Grassi, Jean Nouvel, Directory available in municipal tourist Compostela Visin Sightseeing Trips Tourist Information Office normally used only during religious that surrounded the cloister in the Baroque reconstruction, Romanesque ¥ Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval Arata Isozaki, Peter Eisenman, Csar Portela, offices. June to September: Ras Baixas and Costa Xon XXIII Coach Terminus. solemnities, except in Holy Years, when it Middle Ages. faade. and ÒMuseo do Pobo Galego.Ó etc. da Morte Tel: (+34) 981 576 698 functions every day. CathedralÕs Romanesque faade. Church of San Fiz de Solovio. 12th c. Ethnographic museum of Galicia. Rooms ¥¥ Parks and viewpoints. SantiagoÕs rolling Other destinations on request Open all year. EasterÐOct: every day, 9 Chapels. The oldest ones are those of do 12th c. Rich iconography centred on Baroque reconstruction, Romanesque featuring the sea, countryside, trades and terrain has given rise to natural viewpoints such Other Compostur Products am-6 pm. Winter: every day, 9.30 am-2 Salvador and da Corticela, which was an the life of Christ. ÒPraza da InmaculadaÓ and Òda faade. traditional architecture. Gothic church. as the Alameda, San Domingos de Bonaval, Tourist Flights in Light Aircraft pm , 4-6 pm. independent oratory in the 10th c. Clock Tower. Called the ÒBerenguela.Ó AcibecheraÓ ¥¥ Faculty of Geography and History. TueÐSat: 10 amÐ2 pm, 4Ð8 pm. Sun and Belvs, Galeras Park, Granxa do Xesto and Spas and Hydrotherapy Centres ¥ Museum. Includes visit to the crypt, Treasury The base is from the 14th c. and the Called after the workshops that carved Neoclassical. Rooftops can be visited. public holidays: 11 amÐ2 pm. Admission Carlomagno Park. Active Tourism and Relics, cloister, tapestry room, archaeology baroque top from the 18th c. Houses jet stone (ÒacibecheÓ), it marks the end ÒPraza de AbastosÓ. The main market free. Golf Emergencies: 112 rooms, chapterhouse, library and archive. the CathedralÕs largest bell. of the French, English and North pilgrim features fresh fish and seafood, meat, ¥ CGAC. Contemporary art in a building All the information at Way of St. James October 1-May 31: 10 am-1.30 pm, 4-6.30 ÒCasa do CabidoÓ. Stone backdrop routes. fruit, vegetables, flowers and cheeses in by çlvaro Siza. Free guided tours. Sept 21- www.SantiagoTurismo.com pm. Sun and public holidays: 10 am-1.30 barely three metres wide, 1758. CathedralÕs north faade. Baroque- a monumental building from the 20th c. May 20: Tue-Sun, 11 am-8 pm. May 21- More information: pm. June 1-September 30: 10 am-2 pm, 4- ÒCasa do DenÓ. Palace-house, 18th neoclassical. MonÐSat: 8 am.Ð2 pm. Sept 20: Tue-Sun, 12-8 pm. Admission Santiago de CompostelaÕs Official 8 pm. Sun and public holidays: 10 am-2 pm. c. Houses the Pilgrim Office. * Monastery of San Martio Pinario. ¥ Pilgrimage Museum. Occupies the free. Tour Operator: ¥¥ Rooftops. Artistic-historical interest and Founded in the 10th c. TodayÕs building ÒCasa GticaÓ and highlights the ¥¥ San Domingos de Bonaval Park. (+34) 902 190 160 one of the best views of the city. houses the second-largest monastery importance of pilgrimages. TueÐFri: 10 Combines an old Dominican garden, oak www.santiagoreservas.com Access via Palace of Xelmrez. Every day, 10 in Spain (20,000 square metres). Church amÐ8 pm. Sat: 10.30 amÐ1.30 pm, 5Ð8 grove and former cemetery in terraces am-2 pm, 4-8 pm. and Diocesan Museum can be visited. pm. Sun: 10.30 amÐ1.30 pm. designed by çlvaro Siza and Isabel Aguirre. Oct 1-Jun 14: Mon-Sun, 11 am-1.30 Not-to-be-missed views of the city. pm, 4-6.30 pm. June 15-30: Mon-Sun: San Pedro neighbourhood. Final stage (¥): Museums and collections that can be visited. 11 am-1.30 pm, 4-7.30 pm. Jul 1-Sept of the Way of St. James before entering (¥¥): Views. the old town via ÒPorta do Camio.Ó 30: Mon-Sun, 11 am-7 pm. DD_ 07/10 design: Taller Traditional houses, gastronomy and old bars.