INCLUDES
- Entrance to the Cathedral Museum
- Entrance to the Portico de la Gloria
- Accredited tourist guide
- skip the line
Finally, an experience that unites the best of the old town of Santiago de Compostela. With this guided tour, you can visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the cathedral museum, and the famous Portico de la Gloria, through the explanations of a professional guide accredited by the Xunta de Galicia.
Available from Tuesday to Saturday at 11:30 A.M. and lasts approximately 2 hours.
It is an impressive temple of the Catholic religion in the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is considered one of the most important pilgrimage destinations on the planet and is the final stop of the famous Camino de Santiago.
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela dates back to the 11th century and showcases a mixture of architectural styles due to continuous extensions or modifications. Highlights include its baroque façade, the clock tower, the Puerta del Perdón, and the Portico de la Gloria.
This museum is located in the square of the Cathedral. It is an essential visit for art lovers, especially those interested in liturgical objects of great historical and religious value such as paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and other items related to the history of the cathedral and the Camino de Santiago.
Among its most notable works is the Codex Calixtino, a 12th-century manuscript considered a jewel of medieval literature.
A masterpiece of Romanesque art created by master Mateo at the end of the 12th century, the Portico de la Gloria is located on the western façade of the Cathedral, in northwestern Spain. Today, it is still regarded as one of the most significant examples of European medieval art.
The Portico de la Gloria consists of three arches, each adorned with more than 200 sculptures representing biblical figures and allegories of human life. In the center, you will find the figure of Christ, surrounded by his Apostles and various figures from the Old and New Testaments.
It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and allegorical significance, which invites viewers to reflect on the meaning of life and death.
17,00€ – 27,00€Price range: 17,00€ through 27,00€
Since you enter the cathedral, it is not suitable for
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