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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.
Visitors sitting on steps outside Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.

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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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