Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.9 km
Ascend 18 m
Descend 16 m

Experience Santiago de Compostela in Spain in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Santiago de CompostelaIndividual Sights in Santiago de Compostela

Sight 1: Parque da Alameda

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The Alameda de Santiago de Compostela, or the Alameda Park of Santiago de Compostela is the most outstanding urban park in the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Wikipedia: Alameda de Santiago de Compostela (GL)

524 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Pazo de Ramirás e Antigo Colexio dos Irlandeses

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The Palace of Ramirás or Palace of the Counts of Ramiranes, also known as the College of the Irish, is a pazo ("house-palace") located on Rua Nova, in the historic center of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.

Wikipedia: Paço de Ramirás (PT)

95 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Igrexa de Santa María Salomé

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The church of Santa María Salomé is a Catholic temple originally built in the twelfth century located in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. Consider the only church dedicated to Saint Salome, the apostle of St. James.

Wikipedia: Igrexa de Santa María Salomé de Santiago de Compostela (GL)

88 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Igrexa das Orfas

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Igrexa das Orfas

As Orfas refers to a group of baroque buildings in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.

Wikipedia: As Orfas (EN)

146 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Igrexa da Compañía ou da Universidade

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The Igrexa da Compañía de Xesús, more known as Igrexa da Compañía or Igrexa da Universidade, located in the Praza da Universidade, bordering the Praza de Mazarelos or the Institute, was built in the seventeenth century, finishing off its construction in 1767, and belonged to the Colexio da Compañía de Xesús to which, after the expulsion of two xesuites, It became a cappella da Universidade in 1769.

Wikipedia: Igrexa da Compañía de Xesús de Santiago de Compostela (GL)

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