Santiago de Compostela Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in north-west Spain in the La Coruña province
About Santiago de Compostela
With a population of about 98,000 inhabitants (2019), Santiago is one of the seven major cities of Galicia. It draws more visitors than any other, with many of them attracted to its ancient history and the religious tradition. It was declared as aUNESCO World Heritage Sitebecause of its glorious cathedral and old city center. The University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) is one of the oldest Spanish universities. It has more than 40,000 students, making Santiago one of the centres of the university education in Spain, withSalamancaandGranada. Santiago de Compostela was founded by the Suebi in the early 400s, as part of the collapse of the Roman Empire. In 550 the whole settlement together with the rest of Galicia and northern Portugal was incorporated by Leovigild into the Visigothic king
Top Attractions in Santiago de Compostela
Explore the best things to see and do in Santiago de Compostela:
- ★Casa da Parra (Parra House)
- ★Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
- ★Cathedral Museum
- ★Cidade da Cultura (City of Culture)
- ★Colexio de San Xerome (San Jerónimo College)
- ★Galician Centre of Contemporary Art (CGAC)
- ★Hostal dos Reis Católicos (Catholic Kings Hostal)
- ★International Pilgrim Welcome Centre
Where to Eat in Santiago de Compostela
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴A Horta d'Obradoiro
- 🍴Casa Marcelo
- 🍴Curro da Parra
- 🍴Galeon A Raiña
- 🍴Los Caracoles Restaurante
- 🍴Mamá Peixe Taberna
Where to Stay in Santiago de Compostela
- 🏨Hesperia Gelmirez
- 🏨Hostal Pazo de Agra
- 🏨Hostal R Mexico
- 🏨Hotel Santiago de Compostela Nest Style
- 🏨Meiga Backpackers
- 🏨NH Obradoiro
Santiago de Compostela Travel Guide Sections
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