06Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares

Santiago de Compostela · Galicia

The oldest monastery in Compostela, founded beside the Apostle’s tomb to guard it. Today a Benedictine monastery of enclosed nuns, renowned for its community and its museum of sacred art, right behind the Cathedral.

Chronology and style

Founded 9th c. (present fabric 17th c.) · Benedictine · Baroque

Ways and routes

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