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The Iglesia de Santiago, the Church of Saint James, is the oldest church in A Coruña, built in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries in a sturdy blend of Romanesque and early Gothic styles. Dedicated to Santiago, Saint James, the patron of Galicia and of Spain, it is closely linked to the great pilgrimage to his shrine at Santiago de Compostela, for A Coruña was a port of arrival for pilgrims coming by sea, especially from Britain and northern Europe, who then walked inland to Compostela along the route known as the Camino Inglés, the English Way. The church has fine Romanesque doorways carved with figures, including an image of Saint James, and a solid, atmospheric interior. Modest and ancient, it is a reminder that this Atlantic port was, for centuries, a gateway for the faithful making their way to one of the holiest destinations in Christendom.
Fatti principali
- 12 century — Begun in the twelfth century, it is the oldest church in A Coruña
- 1 way — A Coruña was a sea gateway for pilgrims on the Camino Inglés, the English Way
- 1 patron — The church is dedicated to Saint James, patron of Galicia and Spain
📍 Rúa do Parrote 1, 15001, A Coruña