During medieval times, the popular meeting point in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, Spain) was known as the “Forum”, a place where the town crier announced news of the municipality and the Archbishopric. The place later became the mercantile center of the city earning itself the name of “Plaza do Campo”. Continue reading ““Plaza de Cervantes” – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
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“Casa do Cabildo” – Santigo de Compostela, Spain
Serving as a theatrical backdrop to the Silversmith’s Square, in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia-Spain) we find the Casa do Cabildo, or Casa de la Estrella, as it is also known.
The architect Clemente Fernandez Sarela, is responsible for its construction in the eighteenth century Baroque Compostela style. The structure has a depth of less than 4 meters and fulfills the main function of enclosing the Silversmith’s Square space. Continue reading ““Casa do Cabildo” – Santigo de Compostela, Spain”
Hospital of the Catholic Kings – Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Hospital of the Catholic Kings in Santiago de Compostela, has 500 years of existence, and has since been converted into a hotel, it is considered the oldest in all of Spain. In 1954 it became a National “Parador” with a privileged location, facing the Obradoiro Plaza and next to the great Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Continue reading “Hospital of the Catholic Kings – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
The Quintana Square – Santigo de Compostela, Spain
In our visit to Santiago de Compostela, we strolled many times through this square, without properly knowing its history. It turns out that the term or name “Plaza de Quintana” by definition is the “Plaza de la Plaza”. However, this square is actually composed of two sections, the Quintana de Abaixo or of the Dead and the Quintana de Arriba or the Plaza of the Living. Continue reading “The Quintana Square – Santigo de Compostela, Spain”
“Plaza del Obradoiro”, center and heart of Santiago de Compostela
Surrounded by historic buildings such as the Palace of “Rajoy”, the Hostal de los Catholic Kings, the Saint Jerome’s School and the Cathedral of “Santiago de Compostela” is “Plaza del Obradoiro”, center and heart of this Galician town. Today, it is the place where pilgrims and tourists arrive, to celebrate the completed pilgramage, to reaffirm their faith or to simply contemplate and be a participant in everything that surrounds them and provokes their splendor. Continue reading ““Plaza del Obradoiro”, center and heart of Santiago de Compostela”
The Silversmith’s Plaza – Santiago de Compostela, Spain
During the Middle Ages, it was in the square that was located in front of the south facade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the Cloister where the merchants met to sell their works made in silver. Hence the name Plaza de la Prateria or Platería; Silversmith’s Plaza. Continue reading “The Silversmith’s Plaza – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
Plaza of the Immaculate – Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Facing towards the north facade of the Cathedral we will find the Plaza de la Inmaculada framed by the Monastery of San Martiño Pinario. It is also known as the “Plaza de la Azabachería”, because it was the home of workshops dedicated to jet carving for a long time. Continue reading “Plaza of the Immaculate – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
Replica of the “Botafumiero” – Santiago de Compostela, Spain
When in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one seldomly is able to witness that special moment one looks forward to, the botafumeiro in full action and movement. We managed to enter the Cathedral and participate in the Sunday Mass, especially dedicated to pilgrims. And yes, we were blessed to observe the whole process of putting the botafumeiro in motion. Continue reading “Replica of the “Botafumiero” – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
The Market Square – Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Market of Provisions of Santiago de Compostela in Corunna has become a great point of tourist interest, surpassed only by the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It has close to three centuries of history serving both the compostelanos, restaurants and bars in the city. Continue reading “The Market Square – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
Costa Vella Viewpoint – Santiago de Compostela, Spain
From the Costa Vella Viewpoint you can see in the distance, the towers of the Convent of San Francisco in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia-Spain). Continue reading “Costa Vella Viewpoint – Santiago de Compostela, Spain”