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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Parador de Santiago de Compostela

Parador de Santiago de Compostela - Hostal dos Reis Catolicos at night. Commissioned by Ferdinand and Isabella. Adaptive reuse as a hotel in 1954. Praza do Obradoiro 1. Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) UNESCO World Heritage site. IMG_8605

Ayuntamiento de Santiago de Compostela

Ayuntamiento de Santiago de Compostela - city hall at night. Praza do Obradorio. IMG_8704

Rúa de San Francisco

Rúa de San Francisco at night. IMG_8608

Patio de San Juan

Patio de San Juan - St. John Courtyard at night. IMG_8718p1

Tarta de Almendra Manxares

Tarta de Almendra Manxares. Traditional Snatiago de Compostela almond cake from Casal Cotón. IMG_8789

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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