Monte do Gozo
The last hill on the French Way, where pilgrims first glimpse the cathedral spires. It features a monument marking a papal visit.
Monte do Gozo is about 5 km from the cathedral. Its name comes from the joyful cry pilgrims gave in the Middle Ages when they first saw the cathedral spires from the summit. On top stand a monument commemorating Pope John Paul II's 1989 visit and bronze statues of two pilgrims waving to the city. The slopes are home to large pilgrim hostels. From here you can walk the Camino about an hour into town to Obradoiro Square, to experience finishing the final stretch. Bus line 6 serves the area.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- City of Culture of Galicia
- Museo do Pobo Galego & Bonaval Park
- Collegiate Church of Santa María a Real do Sar
- Mercado de Abastos
- Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago
- Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares
- Praza da Quintana
- Monastery of San Martiño Pinario