What's Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre, especially its shops and cathedral. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and rich culture. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Pazo de Fonseca. There's plenty more to see, including Plaza de la Quintana and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum.
How to get to Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Flying to:
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla), 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
- La Coruna (LCG), 30.3 mi (48.8 km) from Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Things to see and do in and around Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
What to see in Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
- Plaza de la Quintana
- Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
- Obradoiro Square
- San Martino Pinario Monastery
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Things to do in Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
- Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum
- Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
- Franco Street
- Fonseca College
- Sacred Art Museum
Other popular Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre attractions
- Casa do Cabildo
- Pazo de Fonseca
- Estatua de Afonso II
- Toural Square
- Platerias Square
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: November, December, January, October (average 173 mm of rainfall)