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Discover Santiago de Compostela

Visiting Santiago de Compostela

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Santiago de Compostela is located in northwest Spain and is the capital of the autonomous region of Galicia. It has its own airport, approximately 11km southeast of the town. It is also accessible by walking the Camino de Santiago, the old pilgrimage route to the tomb of St. James.

Santiago de Compostela has been second only to Rome for European pilgrims for over 1000 years. Its Old Town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects in its architecture the important history of Santiago de Compostela.

How to Experience Santiago de Compostela

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