Santiago de Compostela - Day 2

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October 22nd 2022

Published: December 30th 2022

Our morning walking tour of Santiago de Compostela began right at the hotel. Our local guide first took us around the historical Parador to see the courtyards. The Hostal was built around a plan with four courtyards and a chapel in the center. The front two courtyards, Patio San Marcos and Patio San Juan, were built out in the later 16th century, soon after the building was completed. The two in t... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Portada del Parador

Portada del Parador - Plateresque front façade designed by Martín de Blas y Guillén de Colás in 1520. IMG_8712p1

Founding of the Hospital Real

Informational marker about Ferdinand and Isabella's founding of the hospital. IMG_8716

Altarpiece

Base of the altarpiece made for the Hospital Real in 1524=1526. IMG_8612p1

Patio de San Juan

Patio de San Juan - St. John Courtyard. Renaissance design, built in 1557-1563. IMG_8615

Fountain in Patio de San Juan

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Patio de San Mateo

Patio de San Mateo - St. Matthew Courtyard. Baroque design DSC_0751

Patio de San Lucas

Patio de San Lucas - St. Luke Courtyard. The courtyard is an elliptical form with rounded corners, a style unique to Galician architecture. IMG_8616p1

Cross Topiary

Topiary in the shape of a cross symbolic of los Reyes Católicos. Patio de San Lucas. IMG_8618

Royal Topiary

Topiary symbolic of los Reyes Católicos. Patio de San Lucas. IMG_8619

Patio de San Lucas

Patio de San Lucas - St. Luke Courtyard. The courtyard is an elliptical form with rounded corners, a style unique to Galician architecture. In the center is the square Chapel. IMG_8673p1

Patio de San Marcos

Patio de San Marcos - St. Mark Courtyard. IMG_8675

Façade of the Hospital Real

Interpretive marker on the evolution of the façade of the Hospital Real. IMG_8678p1

Iglesia de San Frutuoso

Iglesia (or Igrexa) de San Frutuoso. Designed by Lucas Ferro Caaveiro and built between 1754-1765. Tdhe Churrigueresque, or High Baroque façade with the arms of Spain and four allegorical figures is meant to be views from Praza do Obradorio. Perhaps the architect wanted to offer competition with the Cathedral? IMG_8680

Santiago de Compostela

Rúa das Hortas, Santiago de Compostela. View from our room. IMG_8681

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela. View from our room. DSC_0794

Breakfast Room

Breakfast buffet room at the Parador de Santiago de Compostela. IMG_8611

Flauta

Flauta con Jámon served at the Parador de Santiago de Compostela. IMG_8676

La Piccola Italia

La Piccola Italia Italian restaurant. Plaza Fonseca 1. IMG_8698p1

Pizza Arrabbiata

Pizza Arrabbiata - Pepperoni pizza served at La Piccola Italia. IMG_8703

Catedral Basilica de Santiago de Compostela

Catedral Basilica de Santiago de Compostela - Santiago de Compostela Cathedral at night. Initially built in 1075-1211. The Baroque west façade facing the Plaza de Obradorio was added in 1740. IMG_8706p1

7th January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Strolling
We love strolling around after dinner. The city always offers a different vibe after the sun goes down.

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