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Old city hall and pilgrims in Santiago de Compostela #105624082
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Spain, province A Coruna, region, Galicia, city Santiago de Compostela: In the historical center, listed as World Heritage site by UNESCO, is situated on the plaza del Obradoiro the monumental palace de Rajoy, today the city hall and the office of the government of the autonomous region of Galicia. On the top gable of this historical building is a sculpture of the apostle, saint James the Greater as more killer. On the statue he sits on a horse and waving the sword. This monumental building is a national monument, famous landmark, cultural heritage site and tourist attraction. Santiago is the end of the pilgrimage, of the St. James Way, road to Santiago, to the tomb of James the Major. The arrived pilgrims and tourists gather on the square. Tourism in the conservation area, protected cityscape.
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