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S A N T I A G O DE COMPOSTELA

Facts....

Capital of Galicia

Inhabitants: 89.000
Altitude: 260 m above sea level

Distances:
A Coruña: 76 km
Ourense: 111 km
Pontevedra: 61 km
Vigo: 87 km
Lugo: 107 km
León: 353 km
Madrid: 632 km

Town of the Apostle

Santiago de Compostela is the final destination of the legendary medieval way of pilgrimship Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James), now considered by Unesco a World Heritage Site. Until today it attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its fantastic monuments. The town is named after the Apostle Saint James ("Santiago"), who is buried here (see History and Legend).

Santiago is certainly one of Spain's most monumental towns, with a particular architectonical style all of its own. But it is as well a town plenty of life, with one of the most famous Universities and a large number of students who guarantee youthful ambience inbetween the historical walls. Also the region's cuisine is of great reputation, and it is said that nowhere you can eat better sea-food than in Galicia.

So this is a place with a really varied offer, and one of the great cultural centers of the continent.

MORE ABOUT SANTIAGO

Sightseeing
The best itineraries to discover monuments, museums, and everything else that makes Santiago worth a visit ...

History and Legends
... of this great town and the "Apostle of Spain".

Photo-Tour
A great way to get a first impression! Choose from a collection of thumbnail-photos on which items to get informed or which images to see in full-scale.

Gastronomy
The very best of Santiago's traditional cuisine ...

Fiestas and Folklore
Popular customs and the most interesting festivities during all the year.

Nightlife
Where to have fun, Santiago's most animated regions ...

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