Bishop Gelmirez's Palace, Santiago de Compostela

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Bishop Gelmirez's Palace (address: Praza do Obradoiro, 15705 Santiago de Compostela) is a place located in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia autonomous community) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 860 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°52'52"N latitude and 8°32'43"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Bishop Gelmirez's Palace is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Praza de Galicia nº 3 (bus, 9 min walk), Santiago de Compostela (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Pazo de Raxoi (palace, 1 min walk), Museo Catedral de Santiago (museum, 2 min walk), Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (baroque architecture, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°52'52"N, 8°32'43"W

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Praza do Obradoiro, 15705 Santiago de CompostelaSantiago de Compostela Spain

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Bishop Gelmirez's Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Pazo de Raxoi, Monasterio de San Martin Pinario.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bishop Gelmirez's Palace?

Nearby attractions include Pazo de Raxoi, Santiago de Compostela (1 min walk), Museo Catedral de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela (2 min walk), Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela (2 min walk), Colexio de San Xerome, Santiago de Compostela (2 min walk).

How to get to Bishop Gelmirez's Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bishop Gelmirez's Palace:

Bus

Praza de Galicia nº 3 • Lines: 5, 7 (9 min walk)
Praza de Galicia • Lines: 5 (9 min walk)

Train

Santiago de Compostela (19 min walk)