In Santiago de Compostela, a tomb was discovered that is supposed to be that of St James the Apostle.  Today, Santiago de Compostela is the third most important place of Christian pilgrimage, with the other two being St Peter’s in Rome and the city of Jerusalem.  Pilgrims and tourists follow the route to this towering cathedral.

Santiago Cathedral was built between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries and was the original site of a ninth century Basilica.  The interior has been left untouched, but there have been other additions, such as the Baroque Obradoiro facade, behind which stands the twelfth century Portico de la Gloria.

Portico de la Gloria has three decorated arches.  Christ is flanked by eight angels and four apostles at the central arch and St James stands below him on a column.

Within the cathedral, the altar is amazingly ornate with gilt and silver.  You can visit the museum and cloisters for a small entrance fee.