Santiago de Compostela · Outside the old town
Collegiate Church of Santa María la Real de Sar
A collegiate church south of the old town, with a small museum, MuSar. The visit is short and quiet.
- 1 h
- €2
- Booking: not needed
- Outside the old town
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The church lies outside the centre, on the Rúa de Sar. It has a small museum, MuSar, which is free with a ticket for the Cathedral Museum. The visit is brief and quiet, and it is a change from the old town. Buying the Sar ticket gives a reduction on any Cathedral Museum ticket.
What to look for
- The collegiate church
- The MuSar museum
- A quiet visit away from the old town
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm | |
| Friday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | |
| Sunday | Closed |
Monday to Friday 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:00, Saturday 10:00 to 14:00. The church closes during services.
Source: MuSar, Colexiata de Sar, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €2. General admission is 2 euros. It is free with a Cathedral Museum ticket, for children under 12 with an adult and for accredited pilgrims.
Getting there
Tip
Combine it with a morning at the Alameda, and note that it is closed on Sundays.
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