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San Martiño Pinario
The second-largest monastery in Spain, with a church of towering baroque altarpieces beside the cathedral.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Praza da Inmaculada 5, 15704 Santiago de CompostelaDirections
- Getting There
- On the north side of the cathedral.
Why Go
Benedictine monks rebuilt the monastery from the 16th century on a vast scale, second only to El Escorial. Its church holds gilded altarpieces and carved choir stalls, and a museum shows the monks' pharmacy and treasures. The buildings now house a seminary.
Nearby in Santiago de Compostela
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