Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The goal of the Camino pilgrimage, with a baroque facade and the tomb of St James.
Historic site · Spain · Galicia
Hostal dos Reis Catolicos
A former pilgrim hospital, now a luxury parador, with Renaissance courtyards.
about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Hostal dos Reis Catolicos matters
The Hostal was founded by the Catholic Monarchs to care for pilgrims arriving on the Camino. Today it's a grand hotel with four courtyards, but visitors can see parts of it. Its ornate Plateresque doorway is one of the finest in Spain. Historically, it welcomed sick pilgrims for free.
Talking points
- It was built as a pilgrim hospital.
- It is now a luxury hotel.
- The Plateresque entrance is richly carved.
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