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Puerta Santa

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Just checked on the Web-cam at Plaza Quintana, behind the Cathedral. The queue waiting to go through the Puerta Santa is immense. I think it must take hours to make it to the door. Anne
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
In the cathedral there are now two zones. If you enter through puerta Santa you get access to tumbe and the saint himself (for the hug). Zone two is entering by the door on platerias, here you get access to the rest of the cathedral.

Remember that there are no backpacks allowed + security control. This leads to lines. So patience is needed.

Saludos,
Ivar
 
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