Five must-sees in the urban side of Galicia

Each year thousands of pilgrims travel the Camino, the Way of St James, to arrive at Praza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela. It's here in this square that the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela stands, the architectural wonder that soars above the city. There are three magnificent exterior façades: Obradoiro, Platerías and Azabachería. After marvelling at the architectural flourishes and the two tall towers (Las Campanas and La Carraca), you’ll enter the cathedral via the long Renaissance staircase. Once inside you’ll discover the cloister and the botafumeiro (incense burner) in the Chapter Library, the Porta da Gloria, the vaulted ante-tesoro chamber, the organs and the well-known sacristy. 

If your true passion is art, then the Vigo Museum of Contemporary Art is an absolute must during your stay in Galicia.Originally designed as a prison in panopticon form, today it is a hub of creativity and modernity.It also hosts a number of temporary exhibitions on art, architecture, video, cinema, and even fashion.  

The city of Pontevedra boasts exceptionally high-quality architecture. Near the Praza da Ferraría you’ll find the Church of the La Peregrina of Pontevedra, a unique example of late Baroque with a hint of the incipient Neoclassical style. You’ll notice the floor plan of the chapel is shaped like a scallop shell, and houses the statue of the Pilgrim Virgin, the city’s patron saint. So now you know about some of the best things to enjoy in urban Galicia. Get ready to fall in love with these wonderful cities.