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The main highlights of Santiago de Compostela are undoubtedly their cathedrals. You can take a stroll through this enchanting town, which has a number of other interesting monuments as well as many stately mansions along Rua del Viller and Rua Nueva. Catedral, Plaza del Obradoiro, begun in the 11th century, is the crowning achievement of Spanish Romanesque architecture, even though it actually reflects a number of styles. Maestro Mateo's Pórtico de la Gloria, carved in 1188, ranks among the finest produced in Europe at that time. The three arches of the portico are carved with biblical figures from the Last Judgment. Most of the other impressive buildings are on Plaza del Obradoiro, also called Plaza de España. Next to the cathedral is Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, now a parador, formerly a royal hospice and, in the 15th century, a pilgrims' hospice. One of the most important squares in the Old Town is Plaza de la Quintana, to the left of the cathedral's Goldsmith's Doorway. This is a favorite square with students, who often perch on the flight of broad steps that connect the rear of the cathedral to the walls of a convent. Centro Gallego de Arte Contemporáneo, Rua Valle-Inclán s/n, is the Galician Center of Contemporary Art, highlighting artworks from regional, national, and international artists.

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