Obradoiro Square
Start here to find your bearings between the cathedral, Raxoi palace and the former pilgrims’ hospital.
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Santiago de Compostela in four days
Four area-based itineraries in Santiago de Compostela with photos, directions and optional indoor visits.
Pick one area per day and shorten the plan whenever you wish. Indoor visits are optional; this is not a promise that every venue fits into one day.
Day 1: Cathedral and squares
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Santiago Cathedral
The church and the cultural visit are different experiences: check access and bookings before planning your day.
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Quintana Square
Walk around the east end of the cathedral and notice the different levels of the square.
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Praterías Square
A compact stop to see the cathedral’s south façade and the fountain of the horses.
Walking directionsDay 2: Alameda, university and market
Start this routeCheck the food market opening times and visit it earlier if needed. The food tour is an additional activity; it does not guarantee a market visit.
Alameda Park
Look for views of the towers and stroll beneath the trees; paving can become slippery in rain.
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Fonseca College
Explore the façade and check whether the courtyard or an exhibition is open to visitors.
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University Square
The university building and nearby streets reveal academic Santiago; do not assume the interior is freely accessible.
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Food Market
Visit during trading hours and check schedules; stalls and businesses operate independently.
Walking directionsDay 3: Convents and museums
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San Francisco Church
View the church from the street and distinguish the religious space from the nearby hotel.
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San Martiño Pinario
The monumental façade deserves a stop; check visiting arrangements for the museum and church.
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Galician Centre for Contemporary Art
Combine its contemporary architecture with an exhibition, checking the programme before visiting.
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Museum of the Galician People
An option for discovering Galician culture; check admission and opening times for the galleries.
Walking directionsDay 4: Parks, Sar and Cidade da Cultura
Start this routeThis day combines separate areas. Choose your visits and plan transport to Cidade da Cultura: it is not one flat, continuous walk.
Bonaval Park
Take your time in its terraced gardens; some sections have slopes and steps.
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Belvís Park
A green space for a break away from the busiest squares, with paths that climb and descend.
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Collegiate Church of Sar
See the buttresses of the Romanesque church and check interior access; it lies outside the cathedral’s immediate surroundings.
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City of Culture
Arrange transport to Gaiás and choose an exhibition or a walk around the complex; it is not an immediate extension of the old town.
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