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Alameda Park
A leafy park on a hill west of the Old Town, with the classic view of the cathedral's towers.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Paseo da Ferradura, 15705 Santiago de CompostelaDirections
- Getting There
- A 5-minute walk west of the Plaza del Obradoiro.
Why Go
The Paseo da Ferradura curves around the hill under old oaks, opening onto the full west front of the cathedral above the rooftops. At the park's gate stands a bright statue of the Two Marías, sisters who walked the streets every day in colorful clothes during the Franco years.
Tips
- Come at sunset, when the cathedral glows gold.
Nearby in Santiago de Compostela
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