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Santiago de Compostela - the third center of Christianity
One of the oldest Spanish cities, Santiago de Compostela is located in the western part of the country. Founded by the Phoenicians in the 12th century, the city subsequently
Became the center of pilgrimage and the Catholic archbishopric. This is the third most important center after Jerusalem and Rome. And today the majestic temples of the Middle Ages attract numerous tourists-pilgrims.
The way of Santiago de Compostela is the path of St. James itself, now the famous pilgrimage road to the grave of the apostle. The cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the final point of this famous Route, which covered a large territory of Europe. Today it is under the protection of UNESCO and is a true masterpiece of medieval architecture. The facades of the cathedral were renovated, completed and decorated in the 18th century in the baroque style. In the architecture of the temple there is a combination of Romanesque style, Baroque, Gothic and Classicism. The walls of the cathedral are decorated with sculptures by the Italian master Pigluse Matteo. They are so realistic that they look at visitors as if they were alive. The main feature of the cathedral is the holy relics of the apostle. And the museum of the temple stores a large collection of medieval exhibits,
In addition to the main shrine, there are about forty historical monuments in the city of Santiago de Copostela. For their inspection may take several days. All of them are concentrated in the old part of the city in the central area of the Plaza to Obradorio, where there is no traffic at all. In this part of the city, close to each other are unique churches, monasteries, palaces of the early and late Middle Ages. Each of these buildings reflects its history and is worthy of close attention. Tourists will especially notice the monastery of San Pelayo, where local nuns prepare delicious sweets and cakes, as well as a university, founded in 1532 and located in a building of the XVIII century.
Another attraction of this area is the premise of the city council, which is located in a beautiful palace. Earlier in this building was a seminary hostel. After the restoration in 1970, it passed to the municipal council.
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