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The Cathedral at night - Santiago de Compostela

Entering Santiago...

Clemen and me in Monte do Gozo,5km before Santiago

I'm tired.

But I'm happy too because this is the end of my trip. I've covered more than 700 km. in one month and I'm excited.

As I enter the old town silence seizes me. I observe people and shops while I'm heading to the center of the city. I can't believe I've been walking for a so long time to arrive here.

Finally, I turn the corner and see a big square. I go to the center and turn back.

I'm looking to the Cathedral of Santiago.

Santiago de Compostela - Santiago de Compostela

I have good memories of Santiago because I was in good mood when I entered the city. I can't say a bad thing about the city. If I would be living there for some years I would probably be bored of the city, but I was there only for 3 days so everything were good experiences.

La Plaza del Obradoiro, the square in which the cathedral is located, is a wide square where lots of people meet everyday. Most of people are pilgrims who end there their travel and meet their friends. Some of them are waiting you. Maybe you saw them last time 300 km away from Santiago. That square is probably one of the biggest and charming meeting points in the world.

Last visit to Santiago de Compostela: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Nov 1, 2003
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Written Nov 1, 2003

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willy_wonka Sep 1, 2005 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

your photo of the cathedral is just super! some great tips here, thanks for sharing! happy travels to you... :-)
arasnosliw Feb 4, 2005 at 7:14 PM Report Abuse

someday, I'll have to make this trek...Feliz Cumpleaños Salva!
wadekorzan Jun 7, 2004 at 3:58 PM Report Abuse

What beautiful photos you have on your homepage, and also loved what you had to say about Santiago de Compostela!
Aurorae May 16, 2004 at 7:08 AM Report Abuse

Que lugar interesante! Siempre quise visitarlo. Quien sabe, quizas un dia... Tienes una pagina muy buena! Saludos!
Mique Feb 12, 2004 at 3:11 PM Report Abuse

You really did walk this route? That's quite an achievement!
chancay Feb 5, 2004 at 12:14 AM Report Abuse

really good and helpful tips here. The opening photos look impresionante!! Feliz Cumpleaños!!
trotador Dec 13, 2003 at 9:07 PM Report Abuse

Yes, casa Manolo, "piso" parties, good memories.
ncfg Oct 28, 2003 at 2:09 PM Report Abuse

Santiago de Compostela is a great place to live, i agree with you. Nice page Salva.
micas_pt Oct 22, 2003 at 1:48 PM Report Abuse

I see you did enjoy Santiago's monuments, ... Nice informative page and beautiful photo of the cathedral at night.