Praza do Obradoiro

The square is the meeting point of the old town and the place where most pilgrims stop on arrival. The cathedral faces it on one side, and old civic and religious buildings close the other three. Many people sit on the ground to rest and look at the facade. It costs nothing and has no hours.

What to look for

• The cathedral facade from the square
• The slab that pilgrims call kilometre zero
• Pilgrims arriving and stopping to rest
• The buildings that close the square on the other sides

Opening hours

Always open.

Source: Santiago Turismo (Concello de Santiago), checked November 2, 2026

Tickets and booking

Free. Free.

Getting there

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Tip

Come at the end of the day or just after rain, when the stone is dark and the square is less crowded.