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.
Square · Spain · Galicia
Praza do Obradoiro
The monumental square in front of the cathedral where pilgrims finish the Camino.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Praza do Obradoiro matters
The Obradoiro is the great square where the Camino ends. It is framed by the cathedral, the former pilgrim hospital, now a luxury hotel, and other grand buildings. Pilgrims sit and lie on the paving, resting after weeks of walking. Even if you didn't walk, you will feel the atmosphere.
Talking points
- The square is framed by four historic buildings.
- Pilgrims celebrate their arrival here.
- The hospital building is now a parador hotel.
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