Pazo de Xelmírez
History museum · Santiago ·

Pazo de Xelmírez

History museum · Santiago ·

Medieval palace with rooftop tours and spectacular views

medieval palace
romanesque building
history museum
guided tour
cathedral rooftop
pórtico de la gloria
salón del sinodal
historical kitchens
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null
Pazo de Xelmírez by null

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Praza do Obradoiro, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Get directions

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Praza do Obradoiro, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Get directions

+34 981 55 29 85
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Seokjin H.

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The palace was built in the early 12th century by order of Archbishop Diego Gelmírez. Serving as his residence and administrative center, it is regarded as one of the few civic Romanesque buildings in Spain. Over the centuries, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements were added. Today, it forms part of the Museo da Catedral de Santiago de Compostela and displays sculptures and decorative pieces, including works related to Maestro Mateo. From this building, visitors can access two separate routes — one leading to the Pórtico da Gloria, and another to the cathedral’s rooftop.

Sally H.

Google
Tour is only in Spanish. They have absolutely NO English on offer. The views from the rooftop are spectacular, but not worth the price when you get nothing from the tour

양진수

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Despite purchasing tickets online and explaining the error promptly upon arrival, my friend and I encountered a disappointing experience at the Cathedral Museum. The staff, particularly Ruth, was unhelpful and exhibited rude behavior. Despite the museum being nearly empty, we were restricted to only viewing the ‘porta.’ The language barrier further complicated matters as the staff struggled with English. Overall, the lack of flexibility and unfriendly attitude marred what could have been an enjoyable visit.

Ignacio Madariaga P.

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The guided tour of the roof and towers of the Cathedral was spectacular and fascinating

Arianne R.

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Imprescindible si se va de visita a la Catedral y se tiene tiempo. Hay varios tipos de entrada, y la del Pórtico de la Gloria y el recorrido por las cubierta de la Catedral es: excepcional. Hay que subir muchas escaleras —no del todo cómodas—, pero merece la pena (sin lugar a dudas). Recorrer las cubiertas de la nave central, y acceder a la Torre de la Carraca, con sus vistas maravillosas, es, desde luego, una experiencia inolvidable. 100% recomendable.

Angel Turrado C.

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Subimos a las terrazas y a la torre de la catedral y fue un acierto total, destacando a Ana, la guía, que nos dió todo tipo de detalles sobre cada parte de las terrazas y de las torres, agradecerle su paciencia con el grupo y lo bien que lo explicó.

mjesus

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El Pazo de Xelmírez es un palacio medieval fascinante que te transporta a la época del arzobispo Gelmírez. El Salón del Sinodal es espectacular con sus arcos y columnas romanos originales. Las cocinas históricas son impresionantes y muestran cómo se preparaban los banquetes medievales. El recorrido incluye información muy interesante sobre la historia del edificio y su importancia. La conservación es excelente y se aprecia el esfuerzo en mantener la autenticidad. Un lugar imprescindible para los amantes de la historia medieval. La entrada está incluida con la visita a la catedral.

Patricia G.

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Entramos por el museo para visitar el tejado de la catedral. Es una visita muy recomendable a pesar de que nos llovió bastante