Galicia is an autonomous community of Spain. It is located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula and it has its own history, language and culture.

INTRODUCTION

Galician cultural heritage is characterized by its richness, diversity and geographical spread.

Megalithic monuments like dolmens, rock carvings, and castros ―fortified settlements from the Iron Age― are very common. 

GALICIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE

There are numerous Roman remains like the walls of Lugo, a World Heritage Site, or the Tower of Hercules in A Coruña.

And we cannot forget about the multiple arteries of the road to Santiago de Compostela (Ways of St. James), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural meeting point for the millions of pilgrims who have followed the Jacobean routes throughout history. 

The goal of the pilgrimage route is the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, one of the main symbols of Galicia due to its heritage value, its historical significance in shaping the European identity and its projection for the image of Galicia abroad.

Galicia also has a very rich musical, literary, theatrical, etc. culture.

Santiago de Compostela cathedral

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is an iconic symbol of the city of Santiago and the final point for many pilgrims walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago. It is also an integral component of the Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site in Galicia, Spain. 

The cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. It is also among the remaining churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle.

The cathedral has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the Way of St James since the Early Middle Ages and marks the traditional end of the pilgrimage route. The building is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions.

Tower of Hercules