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

Monday10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–2:00 pm
SundayClosed

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

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Tip

Combine it with a morning at the Alameda, and note that it is closed on Sundays.