Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Santiago cathedral is the last stop on the pilgrims' journey, and its monumental character makes it supremely worthy of this distinction. This is a key work in the Romanesque style in which numerous architectural styles converge. It was built with three naves and a floor plan in a Latin cross, and had an area of about 8300 m². Its countless extensions have added numerous architectural styles to the building. The La Gloria portico, the main entrance, features 200 figures referring to the Apocalypse, and the figure of Saint James the apostle appearing to welcome the pilgrims.

Unesco: Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
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Date: March 9

Santiago de Compostela

The Santiago de Compostela Archcathedral Basilica is part of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela and is an integral component of the Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site in Galicia. The cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. It is also one of the only three remaining churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle. The archcathedral basilica has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the Way of St James since the Early Middle Ages and marks the traditional end of the pilgrimage route. The building is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions.

Unesco: Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
RR:  Spain x world RR
Date: March 20