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.
1.0 km on foot · about 3 h with visits
Stop 1
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Cathedral · Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Hostal of the Reyes Católicos, Santiago de Compostela. Chapel
Chapel · Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Church of Saint Fructuosus
Church · Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.2 km from the previous stop
San Martiño Pinario monastery
Church · Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 0.5 km from the previous stop
Convento de Santa Clara de Santiago de Compostela
Abbey · Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
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.