Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, Santiago de Compostela

Name: Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares
Address: Santiago de Compostela, Spain

#12 among attractions in Santiago de Compostela

Baroque architecture, Monastery, Church

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Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, Santiago de Compostela

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The Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares is a monastery in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. ()

Local name: Monasterio de San Pelayo de Antealtares Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 42°52'50"N, 8°32'35"W

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Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares – 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.

~210 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
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~390 ftW
Landmark 11th-century cathedral
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela
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~580 ftW
18th-century, French neoclassical palace
Pazo de Raxoi, Santiago de Compostela
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~670 ftN
Baroque architecture, Monastery, Architecture
Monasterio de San Martin Pinario, Santiago de Compostela
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~1420 ftNE
Monastery, Park, Gothic architecture
Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval, Santiago de Compostela
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0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Colexiata de Sar, Santiago de Compostela
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~560 ftNE
Church
Capela de Ánimas, Santiago de Compostela
3 min walk • Capela de Ánimas is a church in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It was completed in 1788.
~500 ftSW
Romanesque architecture
Portico of Glory, Santiago de Compostela
3 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.
~670 ftW
Universities and schools
Colexio de San Xerome, Santiago de Compostela
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~420 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Historical place, Architecture
Casa do Cabido, Santiago de Compostela
3 min walk • Casa do Cabido is a historic house in Santiago de Compostela, Province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, facing the Praza de Praterías. It was designed for urban beautification in order to decorate and match the surroundings and completed in 1758 in the baroque style.
~570 ftW
42°52'49"N • 8°32'43"W
Museo Catedral de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
3 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares?

Nearby attractions include Sacred Art Museum, Santiago de Compostela (1 min walk), Praza da Quintana, Santiago de Compostela (1 min walk), Camino de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela (1 min walk), Museo das Peregrinacións de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela (2 min walk).

How to get to Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares:

Bus

Praza de Galicia nº 3 • Lines: 5, 7 (8 min walk)
Praza de Galicia • Lines: 5 (8 min walk)

Train

Santiago de Compostela (18 min walk)