Like most central markets in Spain it’s the place to be to witness everyday life. The current building, which dates to 1941, was designed to match the city’s architecture and has the appearance of a Romanesque church with its stone walls and long arches and windows. There can’t be many more beautiful market halls in Spain, and the Mercado de Abastos has been at this location for 300 years. Mercado de Abastos Source: flickr Mercado de Abastos This is named the Berengial, after archbishop Berenguel de Landoira who oversaw its construction in the 1300s.ĭown the steps, the lower part of the square was actually a burial ground right up to the late-18th century.ĩ. On the west side of course is the clock tower of the Cathedral of Santiago. James, which had then only recently been discovered. This was founded in the 800s to look after the tomb of St. The east side is blocked by the tall, flat wall of the Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares. This square is completely sequestered by the majestic monuments of the Casco Historico. Praza da Quintana Source: flickr Praza da Quintana The various flower beds, ponds, sculptures and fountains make Alameda a lovely place to be, but the views across to the Cathedral are what will stay with you after you’ve left. This is the case at Parque de la Alameda, which has large grassy areas as well as horse chestnuts, oaks, eucalyptus trees, cypresses and palms shading its paths.Ĭheck out the gas-lit central avenue, which illustrates a quirk of 19th century Spanish society: There are different walkways depending on your social class. Parque de la Alameda Source: wikimedia Parque de la AlamedaĬity parks in Galicia are unlike the rest of Spain as the climate makes lawns easy to grow. To see some Galician countryside you could try walking a small stretch of the route, marked by the famous scallop shell.ħ. It’s a Catholic pilgrimage to the saint’s supposed final resting place at the cathedral. James) is a Europe-wide network of trails that converge at Roncesvalles and Jaca near the Spanish border and then continue the 800 km route west through northern Spain to Santiago. When you visit Santiago there’s a good chance that some of the people on the streets have walked a very long way to be here. Camino de Santiago Source: flickr Camino de Santiago Let’s have a look at the best things to do in Santiago de Compostela: 1. The main monuments all belong to a UNESCO site and are wonderful architectural achievements with details such as Romanesque sculptures that have been preserved for a thousand years. You’ll need a lot of time to see the old centre and its rich ensemble of churches, monasteries and stately squares that took shape around the pilgrimage site from the 900s onwards. It’s one of the most important destinations in the Catholic world. Journey’s end for tired pilgrims and the purported resting place of one of the 12 Apostles, Santiago de Compostela is a city with a staggering artistic and historical wealth.
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