Santiago de Compostela
The final stop on the epic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail, Santiago is a unique city imbued with the aura of a millennium's worth of journeys. Long-gone centuries live on in its arcaded streets and magnificent stone architecture, of which the famous cathedral is the jewel in the crown.
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The arcaded stone streets of this historic city reverberate with joyful pilgrims, live music and great dining. Here's what to do in Santiago de Compostela.
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