Monasterio de San Paio de Antealtares

The monastery is just steps from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral but not as crowded. There is a small entrance fee (discount for pilgrims and seniors). You first visit the church with its incredible golden altar and the intricate carved wooden choir behind the altar. Then there is a museum accessible by stairs. You will have some beautiful views down onto the church below from the museum spaces. It is well worth climbing the stairs to see all the exhibits. Visiting the monastery is a very peaceful way to spend a couple hours as you gain insight into the history and lives of the people in this city

You can buy typical cakes and local sweets, it's a real treasure, which not many tourists discover. I would recommend it!

Facade was really beautiful and impressive but inside was a bit disappointing as it just looked so ordinary. It was a pity, really. Because it was raining, there were not too many people, which was definitely great for those like to take picture with minimum number of people

A must do on finishing your Camino.

One of the hidden jewels of Santiago. The nuns are awesome. Great costumer service. We loved this visit.

El Monasterio de San Paio de Antealtares es un lugar con muchísima historia que se remonta a los orígenes de la ciudad. La iglesia es de estilo barroco y tiene unos retablos dorados impresionantes que te dejan sin palabras. El museo de arte antiguo alberga piezas de gran valor histórico y religioso. Las monjas benedictinas que viven aquí elaboran dulces tradicionales que se pueden adquirir. El ambiente es de recogimiento y espiritualidad muy especial. Está muy cerca de la catedral pero es un lugar más tranquilo y recogido. Una visita recomendable para conocer otro aspecto de Santiago. El acceso es gratuito a la iglesia.

Non avendo potuto visitare la cattedrale ne ho approfittato per visitare la cappella di questo monastero di clausura delle Benedettine. Nella cappella è raffigurata la Vergine Maria in stato interessante, una rarità dovuta al dogma. Non perdete l'occasione di visitarla.

El Monasterio de San Paio de Antealtares, situado en Santiago de Compostela, es un antiguo convento benedictino fundado en el siglo IX para custodiar el sepulcro del Apóstol Santiago. Actualmente alberga monjas benedictinas. Su arquitectura combina estilos románico, gótico y barroco. Destacan su iglesia, el claustro y una fachada austera pero elegante. Además, en su interior se encuentra el Museo de Arte Sacro, que conserva valiosas piezas religiosas y ofrece una mirada al pasado monástico compostelano.