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One-day itinerary · Galice · Espagne

What to see in one day in Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle: 5 churches not to miss

Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle in a single day.

6.7 km on foot · about 4 h with visits

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Straight-line distances and estimated duration, including visits. Check access before setting off.

  1. Stop 1

    cattedrale di Santiago di Compostela

    Cathedral · Santiago di Compostela

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  2. Stop 2 · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    Igreja da Companhia

    Church

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  3. Stop 3 · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    couvent Sainte-Claire de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

    Church

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  4. Stop 4 · 1.7 km from the previous stop

    chapel of San Lázaro de Santiago

    Chapel · Santiago di Compostela

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  5. Stop 5 · 4.0 km from the previous stop

    Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Conxo

    Abbey · Santiago de Compostela

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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Tips for the day

  • Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
  • Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
  • Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.

Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.

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