Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain

The façade of the Cathedral of Santiago De Compostela stands proudly in the sky, the ultimate goal of a legendary medieval pilgrimage route. For over 1200 years, the magnificent buildings of the old city and the cathedral, visitors from around the world dressed. In the Middle Ages, the city experienced a great importance. In addition to Jerusalem and Rome, Santiago de Compostela was the third most important Christian pilgrimage. Itsbeautiful façade that combines various architectural and decorative elements, which are located along the pilgrims 'path', the Camino de Santiago. Besides the impressive cathedral, there are other treasures of the historic city as the 16th century, Colegio Mayor de Santiago hidden. Under the rule of Bishop Diego Gelmírez both the city and the Catholic Church enjoys prosperity and the diocese was a very archdiocese. In contrast to structural changesexterior facade, which has most of the interior of the cathedral retained its original shape. The nave and the altar, with its precious jewels and elegant, have remarkable works of religious art. Santiago de Compostela - the city still retains its magic, its cultural charm and deep religious significance.