Camino de Santiago Self-Guided Trail

The Cathedral of Santiago

One of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe, this stunning Romanesque building is located on the Praza do Obradoiro. Legend states the cathedral is the final resting place of the Apostle St James, and is the destination of the many pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago.

Cathedral Museum, Santiago

Visitors can see three different parts of the Cathedral, including the Crypt of the Porch of Glory, Sacred Area Chapel of Relics, Royal Pantheon and Treasury, and the Cloister Areas.

Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of the Galician People), Santiago

This interesting museum houses a wide-ranging and varied collection of artefacts, and gives an insight to the Galician people and their culture.

Galician Centre of Contemporary Art, Santiago

A showcase of local modern art.

Museo das Pergrinacións (Pilgrimage Museum), Santiago

Exhibitions are divided into eight rooms, each highlighting the importance of the pilgrimage and worship, of St. James.

Natural History Museum, Santiago

The museum houses a collection of historical-scientific heritage and is Galicia’s only Natural History Museum.

Iglesia de San Salvador, Sarria

This well preserved church is typical of the Romanesque style found throughout Galicia with a Gothic façade, single nave and beautiful decorations.

Fortaleza de Sarria

The town’s castle once dominated the skyline, high above the old town. All tha remains today is a single tower after it was dismantled in 1860.

Lestedo: Casa Rectoral de Lastedo

Once a hospital for pilgrims, Casa Rectoral has been restored in traditional Gallician stay, now providing ensuite rooms where you can rest your limbs.