Architectural Complex
The historical center of Santiago has great monuments that reflect its richness and the settlement of important people with great influence and power.
The main axis is around the Cathedral, a building that was begun in 1075 over the remains that Almanzor left and finished in 1128, with sculptures by Mateo.
The architectural complex that is formed by the Cathedal with its eclectic facades, the Plaza de Obradoiro with the buildings of the ancient hospital for pilgrims, the university, the archiepiscopal palace, the city hall and the Quintana square is considered to be one of the most beautiful complexes in the world.
The Obradoiro facade was made by Casas Novoa in 1740, baroque style, like the Azabachería one, made by Ferro Caaveiro and Fernández Sarela, modified by Ventura Rodríguez.
No less beautiful is the Platerías, made by Mateo in 1103 and, above all, the Pórtico de la Gloria, a masterpiece of Romanesque sculpture concluded by Mateo in 1188, a second facade behind the Obradoiro one, that protects it from the rain and humid weather of Santiago.


