Destination: If you’re ever feeling up to a very, very long road trip, the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela waits at the finish line of the Camino de Santiago. The cathedral is built over the burial site of St. James the Greater.
Masses are offered daily. A general Mass is offered at 11 a.m. Pilgrim Masses are offered at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., noon and 7:30 p.m. and feature the names of pilgrims who have arrived in the last 24 hours. Confessions are offered daily from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 7-8:30 p.m.
Photo: Deacon Ron Williams stands in front of Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela. (Photo provided)
Why to go: During Jacobean Years (which includes 2022), pilgrims can directly visit the tomb of St. James and his disciples St. Athanasius and St. Theodore via the Porta Santa, the Holy Door. Pilgrims can receive a plenary indulgence by attending Mass and going to confession.
Accessibility: The main entrance is not accessible, as there are stairs, but the East Wing entrance is accessible. Parking is available at public car parks across the street.
(Grand) Kid friendly: All ages are welcome at Mass or on tours, but walks may be too strenuous for young ones.
Info: Address — Cathdral de Santiago de Compostela, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Phone — 34-981-58-35-48
Website — http://catedraldesantiago.es/en/
— Megan Peterson compiled this story. Photo from Deacon Ron Williams.
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