The city of Santiago de Compostela locates a religious landmark of global significance attracting pilgrims from all over the world being the Cathedral which has been for many centuries a place of keeping of the precious religious sanctity which is the Saint James relics. The apostle of Jesus Christ was put to death not far from the city. To honor the saint local folks erected a beautiful basilica to keep the remains of the apostle James. Later on a cathedral was decided to be erected to replace the basilica. The age of the Cathedral is more than a thousand years.
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Santiago de Compostela is a city of the World pilgrimage. This is the so called third center of Christianity. Pilgrims from different parts of the world try to cross France in order to get … Open
Tourists will surely be invited to estimate its inner court of breathtaking beauty and to enjoy a marvelous parkland embracing the building. A symbolic historical object is the Porch of the Glory of Santiago de Compostela. The construction is located not far from the central square of the city. The building of the Porch was started as far back as in 1168 and lasted for 20 years. After a scale reconstruction the Porch has significantly changed its look. A part of the Porch’s elements was moved to the cathedral museum however the walls of the porch have still preserved some elements of ancient fresco paintings and plenty of other ancient decorations.
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Nearby is situated another beautiful historical monument – the Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, which is impressive primarily with its eclectic architecture (here you will find elements of Baroque, Neo-Renaissance and Classicism). The structure was founded in the 10th century, and overtime was constantly expanding. At the end of the 15th century, it acquired the status of the richest and most powerful monastery in all of Galicia. The building underwent a grand restructuring in the 16th century, and it was then that the religious object acquired its present look. Inside the monastery, you can find exhibition halls with magnificent collections of sacred art and literature.
The city of Santiago de Compostela is known in the world first of all as a large pilgrim center. However the city is mostly inhabited by students. That is why the destination features a … Open
The well-preserved ramparts of the Muralla de Santiago de Compostela are also a landmark among tourists. The city was surrounded by a wall in the year 968 when it enclosed an area from the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao to its nearest borders. The “core” of the medieval walled city is called Locus Sancti Iacobi, and it is surrounded by three arches: Puerta Francígena o del Camino, Puerta Faxeira, and Puerta de Mazarelos. The construction of the fortification was deemed necessary due to the ever-increasing role Santiago de Compostela plays among the pilgrims. This at the same time made it a “tidbit” among the Arabs or Normans. Faithfully and loyally, the fortification functioned until the 19th century, protecting not only the city but also its suburbs.
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The city also has modern buildings. There is, for example, the cultural center on Mount Gaiás, Cidade da Cultura, which today hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, as well as thematic events. The building was constructed in the year 2013 according to the project of a group of architects led by Peter Eisenman. With all its appearance, the structure should bring to mind the hilly terrain of Monte do Gozo – which was what the creators had in mind and succeeded in achieving. As for places for walking, the picturesque San Domingos de Bonaval Park should definitely be highlighted. The place is suitable for a secluded vacation. For connoisseurs of art, are advised to have a walk along the green zone Parque de la Alameda. Then again, walking along the Plaza de Platerías, which adjoins the southern facade of the Catedral de Santiago, you should pay attention to the beautiful baroque building – the fountain Fuente de Los Caballos. And, of course, do not forget to toss a coin to be sure to return to the city.
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