In 2000, the city was listed as a "European City of Culture". According to a legend, Santiago de Compostela, Spain is the city where the remains of the apostle Saint James were found. Santiago de Compostela, Spain is a cultural capital offers example of historical, architectural and tourist attractions.
Santiago is the second Catholic Pilgrimage destination, after Rome and attracts thousands of visitors annualy. The city is famous for its cathedral – one of the sacred cities of Christendom. The city is included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The other attractions in the city are: Catholic Kings Hostel, Rajoy Palace, Quintana Square, Museum of the Galician People and University of Santiago de Compostela which is the oldest university in Spain.
Santiago has many parks, gardens and the surroundings boast mountains and forests with luxuriant vegetation. They are the perfect setting for a range of sports such as hiking, fishing and golf.
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