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  1. JustJack

    Curious about the bagpiper in Santiago

    In countless videos about the arrival in Santiago we see the bagpiper playing near the entrance to the cathedral square. Just wondering if these pipers are essentially random buskers, or is this an official job that a piper has? I'm assuming they have their pipes case open for donations. Are...
  2. mspath

    Hidden gems to visit in Santiago now

    During the week of September 13 to 17, 2021, these 50 special places usually closed are open. If you are in SdC now visit while you can; if not save the list for a future peek. https://www.elespanol.com/quincemil/articulos/cultura/santiago-desvela-sus-secretos-en-la-semana-do-patrimonio-invisible
  3. JennyH94

    Searching for the ‘secret’ Santiago

    With thanks to our beautiful Camino friend and fellow Forum member @OzAnnie for thinking of the idea, here’s a thread in which a lot of us might be prepared to share details of our ‘secret’ Santiago - ie those gems in Santiago which aren’t widely known about. I have two such secrets to share...
  4. peregrina2000

    New entrance into Santiago from Monte de Gozo

    First, they tried to keep pilgrims safe by taking away the sign showing entrance into Santiago (how many of us dangerously darted across the highway to get our picture taken :rolleyes:). This next step is a much bigger deal. The article shows pictures of the new walkway from Monte de Gozo...
  5. Humbertico

    Recommended highlights in Santiago

    Hey Peregrinos. Starting CF next week. I wanted to ask for recommendations about highlights and special places to visit in Santiago. ie. What to see and do in Cathedral. Time of mass, Steps up to statue of Santiago etc. We will be there two days when we return from Finisterre and Muxia. Don’t...
  6. Paladina

    Hidden in plain sight: a Santiago gem

    ...and installations, and a designated ‘literary’ garden, although this teacher of literature signally failed to make the literary connections. * While you can still see and hear the traffic far below, you rise above it, and the gentle climb will stop your post-Camino muscles from seizing up. I...
  7. Elle Bieling

    Rooftop Tour of the Cathedral

    Just thought I'd remind you that one of the highlights of my Santigo de Compostela experience was the rooftop tour of the cathedral. It is part of the cathedral museum package and should not be missed. The tour takes you through hidden passageways, first to the gallery level and then to the...
  8. jsalt

    The Pilgrim Monument

    Why does the camino not go past the Pilgrim Monument on the way into Santiago? Jill
  9. S

    Reading up on the white elephant of Compostela - City of Culture of Galicia

    Greetings, I am curious about something. Whilst doing a little camino-centred internet browsing lately, I came across an erudite thesis that makes reference to a €400m City of Culture of Galicia venue in Santiago de Compostela; an edifice built during Spain's economic boom and apparently a...
  10. L

    Pilgrimage Museum in Santiago

    Those who, like us, found the information cards provided for the use of visitors to the Museum very helpful, might be interested in reviving memories of this stimulating exhibition. We had asked one of the curators if copies of the cards were on sale, but we were advised that all the...
  11. sillydoll

    The City of Culture of Galicia in Santiago de Compostela

    If anyone is interested in the City of Culture being built outside Santiago, there is some info on this blog with photos of the site. http://rwarchitextures.blogspot.com/200 ... n-one.html
  12. ivar

    WebCams

    There are several webcams in Galicia and Santiago de Compostela, the best ones are from CRTVG (the local television/radio in Galicia). The pictures you see below are LIVE: Inside cathedral: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostlea, Botafumerio Cathedral of Santiago de Compostlea...

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