Capela de Ánimas, Santiago de Compostela

Name: Capela de Ánimas
Address: Rúa das Casas Reais, s/n, Santiago de Compostela, 15704, Spain
Telephone: +34 981 57 46 38

#11 among attractions in Santiago de Compostela

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Capela de Ánimas is a church in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It was completed in 1788. ()

Local name: Capilla de Ánimas Completed: 1788 (236 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 42°52'54"N, 8°32'30"W

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Rúa das Casas Reais, s/nSantiago de Compostela 15704 Spain

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+34 981 57 46 38

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Capela de Ánimas – 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.

~690 ftSW
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~560 ftSW
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Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, Santiago de Compostela
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Universities and schools
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~1050 ftSW
42°52'49"N • 8°32'43"W
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Which popular attractions are close to Capela de Ánimas?

Nearby attractions include Sacred Art Museum, Santiago de Compostela (3 min walk), Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Santiago de Compostela (3 min walk), Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, Santiago de Compostela (3 min walk), Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela (4 min walk).

How to get to Capela de Ánimas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Capela de Ánimas:

Bus

Dársena de Autocares de Xoán XXIII (9 min walk)
Praza de Galicia nº 3 • Lines: 5, 7 (11 min walk)

Train

Santiago de Compostela (20 min walk)