The city charming with its atmosphere and architecture is under the protection of UNESCO. There are unique sights at every turn; 1001guide highlights 5 of them:
- Rajoy palace;
- the Cathedral;
- a Benedictine monastery;
- Shelter of Catholic Kings;
- St. Jacob's Cathedral.
They can be visited during a sightseeing excursion in English. It is also worth taking a walk around the "city within a city" - the University of Santiago de Compostela, the oldest university in Europe, and listen to the fascinating story of the guide about how to go through the baptismal ceremony by diving into the Horses fountain in Jewelers Square. By the way, there are lots of jewelry shops selling exclusive silver and gold items at affordable prices.