Igrexa de Santiago Church

A Coruña, Spain

Church of Santiago (Igrexa de Santiago) is one of A Coruna's oldest buildings, the . Originally built in the 12th century, it was modified in the 14th and 15th centuries and has huge historic significance on account of a 13th century statue of Saint James which it houses. Some of the more prominent aspects of the churches detailing originate from the fifteenth century and are gothic in design. The photo to the right shows the church of Santiago's main entrance.

References:

Galicia Guide

Religious sites in Spain

Address

Rúa do Parrote 1, A Coruña, Spain

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Martins de Pinho (3 years ago)
An old church in the Old District of the city , mixing the original Romanic style with the others across the Historical Ages . Part of a former Catholic Complex , it's for sure a monument to visit and see with open eyes .

Nathalie Balanian (3 years ago)
Impressive and majestic!

Guillermo Musumeci (3 years ago)
The church of Santiago, near the Praza do Xeneral Azcárraga (Also worth the visit). Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, it is probably the oldest church in A Coruña and the beginning of English Way to Santiago.

Jorge Schcolnik (3 years ago)
Amazing place, must see.

Anna Popa (3 years ago)
Best place to start your journey to Santiago Way

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