Igrexa de Santiago Church, A Coruña, Spain

Church of Santiago (Igrexa de Santiago) is one of A Coruna's oldest buildings, the . Originally built in the 12th century, it was modified in the 14th and 15th centuries and has huge historic significance on account of a 13th century statue of Saint James which it houses. Some of the more prominent aspects of the churches detailing originate from the fifteenth century and are gothic in design. The photo to the right shows the church of Santiago's main entrance.

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Z K (8 months ago)
Small historical church still in use. Be respectful of worshipers inside.

Marta Krzeminska (2 years ago)
Wow, what a church! Slot machines, an exhibit of stuffed marmots, and a free serving of grapefruit sorbet for every visitor—would you believe it? ??? Well, you shouldn't, it's a church like any other old church (unless you know something specific about churches, which I don't). It's a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the old stained glass windows and wooden sculptures, surrounded by the smell of old stone and wood.

I. Lewer (2 years ago)
Beautiful building. I enjoy churches like this one’s architecture. It is truly a remarkable building well worth a visit.

Andrew Roche (2 years ago)
Beautiful 12th Century Medieval Church in the Old Town of A Coruña and near Praza de Maria Pita - visited by Pilgrims on their way to visit the tomb of St. James in the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Martins de Pinho (5 years ago)
An old church in the Old District of the city , mixing the original Romanic style with the others across the Historical Ages . Part of a former Catholic Complex , it's for sure a monument to visit and see with open eyes .

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