Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Did You Know These Facts About Santiago de Compostela Cathedral ?

The cathedral is the terminus of the Way of St. James, a major historical pilgrimage route since the Middle Ages, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over the world each year.

One of the cathedral's most famous features is the Botafumeiro, a giant censer that is swung during important religious ceremonies.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is located in Galicia, Spain, and is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of Jesus' apostles.

The cathedral is renowned for its Romanesque structure, later enhanced with Gothic and Baroque elements.

Construction of the present cathedral began in 1075 under the reign of Alfonso VI of Castile and was completed in 1211.