Monumento ao Papa Xoán Paulo II, Santiago de Compostela

#33 among attractions in Santiago de Compostela

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World Youth Day 1989 was an event organized by the Catholic Church and took place on 15–20 August 1989 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was the first European edition of this bi-tri-ennal event, excluding the two "zero editions" held in Rome in 1984 and 1985, and the first time the meeting did not take place on Palm Sunday, but in the middle of summer. ()

Local name: Jornada Mundial de la Juventud 1989 Coordinates: 42°53'21"N, 8°29'37"W

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Monumento ao Papa Xoán Paulo II – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Cidade da Cultura.

2.6 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
67 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...
2.6 miW
Landmark 11th-century cathedral
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela
68 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...
2.6 miW
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Architecture
Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Santiago de Compostela
66 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.
2.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Event space
Cidade da Cultura, Santiago de Compostela
54 min walk • The City of Culture of Galicia is a complex of cultural buildings in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, designed by a group of architects led by Peter Eisenman.
~40 ftNW
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Monte do Gozo, Santiago de Compostela
1 min walk • Monte do Gozo is a hill in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. It is known for being the place where Christian pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago get their first views of the three spires of their destination, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
2.3 miW
Monastery, Park, Gothic architecture
Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval, Santiago de Compostela
60 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.
2.5 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Colexiata de Sar, Santiago de Compostela
64 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.
2.5 miW
Church
Capela de Ánimas, Santiago de Compostela
64 min walk • Capela de Ánimas is a church in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It was completed in 1788.
2.6 miW
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Church
Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, Santiago de Compostela
66 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.
2.6 miW
Museum
Museo das Peregrinacións de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
67 min walk • The Museum of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is an institution that houses various artistic and archaeological works, property of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, ranging from Roman times to the present day.
2.1 miSW
Library
Library of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela
55 min walk • The Library of Galicia, is a Spain-based public library located in the Galician Cultural City of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of the Galicia Autonomous Region, Spain. It is the largest public library in the Galicia Autonomous Region. The library was designed by American architect Peter Eisenman.