University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela

Name: University of Santiago de Compostela
Address: Santiago de Compostela, Spain

#38 among attractions in Santiago de Compostela

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University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela

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The University of Santiago de Compostela - USC is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. A second campus is located in Lugo, Galicia. It is one of the world's oldest universities in continuous operation. ()

Local name: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Established: 1495 (529 years ago)Coordinates: 42°52'36"N, 8°33'19"W

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University of Santiago de Compostela – 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.

0.6 miNE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
17 min walk • The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a historic pilgrimage route that culminates in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. This network of ancient paths has been trodden by millions of pilgrims over centuries, all converging towards the...
0.6 miNE
Landmark 11th-century cathedral
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela
16 min walk • The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is not only the heart of Santiago, Spain but also one of the most magnificent architectural marvels in the country. This awe-inspiring cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus...
0.6 miNE
18th-century, French neoclassical palace
Pazo de Raxoi, Santiago de Compostela
15 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Santiago de Compostela, the Pazo de Raxoi stands as a grand testimony to the city's architectural splendor. This elegant palace, situated in the famed Obradoiro Square, faces the renowned Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, making it an...
0.7 miNE
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Architecture
Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Santiago de Compostela
18 min walk • The monastery of San Martiño Pinario was a Benedictine monastery in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. It is the second largest monastery in Spain after San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
0.9 miNE
Monastery, Park, Gothic architecture
Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval, Santiago de Compostela
24 min walk • The Convent of St Dominic is a former Dominican monastery in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. The complex includes architecture in various styles including work by the Galician Baroque architect Domingo de Andrade.
1 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Colexiata de Sar, Santiago de Compostela
25 min walk • The Church of Santa María a Real do Sar is a church located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1895.The church lies on the banks of the Sar river, which flows past Santiago.
0.8 miNE
Church
Capela de Ánimas, Santiago de Compostela
20 min walk • Capela de Ánimas is a church in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It was completed in 1788.
0.7 miNE
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Church
Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, Santiago de Compostela
17 min walk • The Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares is a monastery in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. It was founded in the 11th century by Alfonso II of Asturias and conceived as a Benedictine monastery originally integrated by twelve monks.
0.6 miE
Romanesque architecture
Portico of Glory, Santiago de Compostela
15 min walk • The Portico of Glory of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a Romanesque portico and the cathedral's main gate created by Master Mateo and his workshop, on the orders of King Ferdinand II of León. The king donated to Mateo one hundred maravedís annually between 1168 and 1188.
0.7 miS
Forts and castles
Muralla de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela
20 min walk • Muralla de Santiago de Compostela is a fort in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It was abandoned in the 15th century.
1 miSW
Archaeological site
Castriño de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela
25 min walk • Castriño de Conxo is a ruined site in Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Santiago de Compostela?

Nearby attractions include Colexio Maior San Clemente, Santiago de Compostela (2 min walk), Biblioteca Concepción Arenal, Santiago de Compostela (4 min walk), Alameda, Santiago de Compostela (8 min walk), Fundación Eugenio Granell e Pazo de Bendaña, Santiago de Compostela (14 min walk).

How to get to University of Santiago de Compostela by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Santiago de Compostela:

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Avenida Mestre Mateo 1 • Lines: Xg-80412, Xg-8170101 (8 min walk)
Rosalia de Castro nº 126 • Lines: 81747 (8 min walk)

Train

Santiago de Compostela (18 min walk)