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Crypt
The relics of St James and VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
two disciples are said to lie
in a tomb in the crypt, Practical Information
under the altar, in the original Praza do Obradoiro.
9th-century foundations. Tel 981 58 35 48.
Open 7am–8:30pm daily. 5 7
Museum: Tel 981 56 93 27.
Open Apr–Oct: 9am–8pm daily;
Nov–Mar: 10am–8pm daily.
& 8
. Porta das Praterias
Bas-relief sculptures of biblical
scenes cover the 12th-century
Goldsmiths’ Doorway.
High Altar
Visitors can pass behind the altar
to embrace the silver mantle
of the 13th-century statue of
St James, and to access the crypt.
Tapestry Collection
Noteworthy within
this collection of
antique tapestries
is an exhibition of
Oriental medieval
weavings dating to the
12th–14th centuries.
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