Rating
4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)
Interesting Sites Nearby
Pazo de Raxoi (0,1 km)
Monastery of San Martiño Pinario (0,1 km)
Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares (0,1 km)
Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval (0,5 km)
Church of Santa María a Real do Sar (1,1 km)
Castle da Rocha Forte (3,2 km)
Igrexa de San Xurxo (55,9 km)
Igrexa de Santiago Church (55,7 km)
Pontevedra Museum (50,5 km)
La Peregrina Chapel (50,7 km)
San Domingos Convent Ruins (50,7 km)
Colegiata de Santa María del Campo (55,9 km)
Santa María del Azogue Church (52,2 km)
San Francisco Church (52,2 km)
Basílica de Santa María la Mayor (50,4 km)
User Reviews
J3M4ND (8 months ago)
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful and extremely impressive building, that visually has much to offer. I would greatly recommend attending a church service, at least for me it was a great finish to my pilgrimage I also greatly appreciate that you can confess there in different languages, for example German.
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful and extremely impressive building, that visually has much to offer. I would greatly recommend attending a church service, at least for me it was a great finish to my pilgrimage I also greatly appreciate that you can confess there in different languages, for example German.
Marcus Phillips (9 months ago)
Well worth the time invested to enjoy the beauty and the architecture. The red marble was a first for me. View the tomb of the apostle James evokes deep feelings of humility. To think that this man walk the earth with Christ Jesus..I did do the walk through of going behind the alter. I’m just not much on hugging the shrine, however. There are masses conducted at different times during the week and entry to go in and simply view the cathedrals is not allowed. Mass typically lasts about an hour so be sure to plan ahead of your schedule is tight.
Well worth the time invested to enjoy the beauty and the architecture. The red marble was a first for me. View the tomb of the apostle James evokes deep feelings of humility. To think that this man walk the earth with Christ Jesus..I did do the walk through of going behind the alter. I’m just not much on hugging the shrine, however. There are masses conducted at different times during the week and entry to go in and simply view the cathedrals is not allowed. Mass typically lasts about an hour so be sure to plan ahead of your schedule is tight.
Brendan Bachmann (9 months ago)
THE iconic sight of Santiago. The final destination of so many incredible journeys on foot, bike and even horseback. So many expectations, and somehow this magnificent cathedral lives up to them. If you ever visit Santiago, make sure you make it here - to the square, to see the emotional pilgrims make their way in; to a pilgrims mass, which really is a unique experience regardless of your religious status; and of course, inside to go give Saint James a hug.
THE iconic sight of Santiago. The final destination of so many incredible journeys on foot, bike and even horseback. So many expectations, and somehow this magnificent cathedral lives up to them. If you ever visit Santiago, make sure you make it here - to the square, to see the emotional pilgrims make their way in; to a pilgrims mass, which really is a unique experience regardless of your religious status; and of course, inside to go give Saint James a hug.
Kym McKenna (11 months ago)
This iconic cathedral is the heart of the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. Watching the pilgrims arrive into the plaza at the end of their various Caminos is a treat. We did the rooftop and tower tour and loved it. Our guide spoke mainly in Spanish and then did a summary in English as well. It was very interesting to hear about the changes to the Cathedral over the centuries. I would say that you need to be reasonably fit to do the rooftop tour as there are many, many stairs, and it lasts about 90 minutes. The cost was 12 euros. Well worth it as it also includes entry to the Cathedral Museum. Entry into the Cathedral itself is free.
This iconic cathedral is the heart of the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. Watching the pilgrims arrive into the plaza at the end of their various Caminos is a treat. We did the rooftop and tower tour and loved it. Our guide spoke mainly in Spanish and then did a summary in English as well. It was very interesting to hear about the changes to the Cathedral over the centuries. I would say that you need to be reasonably fit to do the rooftop tour as there are many, many stairs, and it lasts about 90 minutes. The cost was 12 euros. Well worth it as it also includes entry to the Cathedral Museum. Entry into the Cathedral itself is free.
Mengyang Liu (11 months ago)
Apparently you have to visit this cathedral because of its historical significance. But the visiting experience was not very good. The instructions were not very clear and the ticket schemes were confusing. If the tourist service could be a bit friendlier, it would have been a better experience.
Apparently you have to visit this cathedral because of its historical significance. But the visiting experience was not very good. The instructions were not very clear and the ticket schemes were confusing. If the tourist service could be a bit friendlier, it would have been a better experience.
