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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
Santiago de Compostela - Day 2

October 22nd 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 more
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