A walking route · Easy

The old Santiago route

Shant Yaqub, as the Andalusi sources call it, which Almanzor reached in 997 CE: the cathedral's four squares, the stone streets and the market.

Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra

1
Obradoiro Square
Praza do Obradoiro
The great square in front of the cathedral's baroque façade.
2
Santiago Cathedral
Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
The end of the famous pilgrimage route.
3
Praza das Praterías
Praza das Praterías
A square with the horse fountain and silver shops.
4
Praza da Quintana
Praza da Quintana
A terraced square by the Holy Door.
5
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
A traditional stone market for Galician produce.
6
Rúa Nova
Rúa Nova
A street with stone arcades.
7
Rúa do Franco
Rúa do Franco
The famous street of seafood restaurants.
8
Alameda Park
Parque da Alameda (Paseo da Ferradura)
The loveliest view of the cathedral from the garden.

2 stops of 8 on the map; the rest are being checked.