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Praza das Praterías – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Río de Ballopes

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Santiago De Compostela

Praza das Praterías – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Río de Ballopes

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4.6

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Praza das Praterías – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Río de Ballopes

05:30

19.2km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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11.1 km

Holy Door (Puerta Santa) of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Highlight • Religious Site

The Holy Door is located at the back of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, and it opens on the eve of the Holy Year.

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11.2 km

Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Entrance to the main cathedral is usually free for self-guided visits.

Guided tours and special areas (such as the museum, the Pórtico de la Gloria, or the rooftop):

Pórtico de la Gloria: General admission around €12.

Cathedral Museum: General admission around €6.

Cathedral Rooftops: General admission around €12.

Combined tickets: Options are available that include several areas for around €15–€18.

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11.4 km

Raxoi Palace

Highlight • Monument

Local government office in Santiago de Compostela.

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11.4 km

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Various sightseeing tours can be booked in the cathedral. A tour leads over the roofs of the cathedral. In addition to the beautiful view over Santiago, the guide also draws attention to small features that are on the roof. For example, it points to a stone trough in which - directly above the grave of James - in earlier times pilgrims burned their clothes.

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11.5 km

Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Highlight • Religious Site

11.6 km

Praza das Praterías

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plaza de Platerías, also known as Praza das Praterías, is one of the four squares surrounding the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It is famous for its rich history and Romanesque architecture. The square owes its name to the goldsmiths' workshops that were established there since the Middle Ages.
In the centre of the square is the Fuente de los Caballos, an iconic fountain that adds a special touch to the place.

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11.6 km

Fuente de los Caballos

Highlight • Monument

Situada en el centro de la plaza de Platerías, fue esculpida por J. Pernas en 1825. Se trata de una fontana de estilo italiano, que inspiró a Federico García Lorca, quien la llamó "La Fuente del Sueño". Fuente de estilizada línea, cuenta con cuatro con caballos de bella factura. El escultor Juan Sanmartín, a mediados del s. XIX, le añadió la "Alegoría de la Ciudad de Santiago", una mujer sentada sobre el arca apostólica, sosteniendo la estrella que indicó al obispo Teodomiro el lugar del sepulcro.

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11.6 km

Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

Highlight • Monument

Located in the center of the Plaza de Platerías, it was sculpted by J. Pernas in 1825. It is an Italian-style fountain, which inspired Federico García Lorca, who called it "The Fountain of the Dream". Fountain of stylized line, it has four with beautifully made horses. The sculptor Juan Sanmartín, in the middle of the s. XIX, he added the "Allegory of the City of Santiago", a woman sitting on the apostolic ark, holding the star that indicated to Bishop Teodomiro the place of the tomb.

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.02 km

5.69 km

4.03 km

1.73 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.49 km

2.45 km

1.60 km

327 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Praza das Praterías – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Río de Ballopes

Holy Door (Puerta Santa) of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Cathedral

Raxoi Palace

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Bell Tower of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Praza das Praterías

Fuente de los Caballos

Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

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