Praza do Obradoiro
The grand square where pilgrims arrive at the end of their journey, surrounded by the cathedral, the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, the Pazo de Raxoi and the Colegio de San Jerónimo.
Praza do Obradoiro is the heart of the city. Its name means “workshop,” from the stonemasons who worked here while the cathedral was being built. The Baroque facade of the cathedral lies on the east side. On the north side is the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, dating from 1499. On the west side is the neoclassical Pazo de Raxoi, now City Hall and the seat of the regional government. On the south side is the Colegio de San Jerónimo. Every day you can see hikers who have just completed the Camino lying down on the zero-kilometer stone in the center of the square, hugging and cheering. It is one of the city’s most moving scenes. The best time to photograph the cathedral is at dusk and at night under the lights. Free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cathedral Museum & Rooftop Tour
- Hostal dos Reis Católicos
- Colexio de Fonseca
- Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
- Rúa do Franco
- Praza das Praterías
- Monastery of San Martiño Pinario
- Praza da Quintana