Route 12 Trail through the City of Culture and Alameda Park

8,75

Km

Distance

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Difficulty

130

Estimated time

Circular route

Circular

Route 12 Trail through the City of Culture and Alameda Park

8,75

Km

Distance

Media

Difficulty

130

Estimated time

Circular route

Circular

Immerse yourself in a journey that fuses history and cutting-edge design. We begin at the Romanesque jewel, the Collegiate Church of Sar, to ascend to the imposing Cidade da Cultura on Monte Gaiás, a modern beacon with panoramic views of the city. From there, we delve into the stone heart of Compostela, discovering the monumental Monastery of San Martín Pinario before surrendering to the majesty of the Cathedral in Obradoiro Square.
We will conclude with the classic walk through the Alameda Park to capture the iconic image of the towers and find ‘As Marías’, finishing a perfect circle that links the ancient and the contemporary.

Ruta 12 - GPX

Access

From Londres Street in Fontiñas, continue along Fontes do Sar Street and turn left onto Manuel Fraga Iribarne Avenue.

Transport

Bus Stop 387 (Sar Bridge, 22)
Bus Stop 389 (Sar Bridge, 46)
Bus Stop 553 (San Clemente, Alameda)

Access

From Londres Street in Fontiñas, continue along Fontes do Sar Street and turn left onto Manuel Fraga Iribarne Avenue.

Transport

Bus Stop 387 (Sar Bridge, 22)
Bus Stop 389 (Sar Bridge, 46)
Bus Stop 553 (San Clemente, Alameda)

POINTS OF INTEREST

Religion

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Leisure

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Rivers

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Architecture

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Sculpture

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Landscape

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Religion

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Leisure

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Rivers

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Architecture

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Sculpture

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Landscape

Icona Bosque

Religion

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Leisure

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Rivers

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Architecture

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Sculpture

Icona Escultura

Landscape

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The route begins in the impressive Cidade da Cultura, followed by the natural reflections of the Mirrors of the Galician Forest and the playground of this green space. In the historic center, the San Pedro Church and the Cervantes Square give way to the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago in the Obradoiro Square. The walk ends in the Brañas del Sar, one of the natural lungs of the city.

Enjoy nature

Route: hikers

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Follow the rules

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Keep your pet on a leash

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Preserve our nature

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Discover the magical paths of Santiago de Compostela, where every step tells a story. Explore unique landscapes, secret corners and the essence of Galicia in each one of the proposed routes. Encourage yourself to walk, breathe nature and experience the city and its surroundings from a different perspective.

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