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Palace of Fonseca — Attraction in Santiago de Compostela

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Palace of Fonseca
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Nearby attractions
Porch of the Glory
Praza do Obradoiro, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Cathedral Museum
Praza do Obradoiro, S/N, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Obradoiro Square
Praza da Inmaculada, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Parque da Alameda
Rúa do Campiño da Ferradura, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Praza de Galicia
R. de Montero Rios, s/n, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Museum of Pilgrimage
Praza das Praterías, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Fountain of Horses
Praza das Praterías, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Plaza de Fonseca / Praza de Fonseca
Praza de Fonseca, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Pazo de Raxoi
Praza do Obradoiro, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Oficina de Información Turística de Santiago de Compostela
Rúa do Vilar, 63, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Nearby restaurants
Restaurante San Jaime
Praza de Fonseca, 7, bajo, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Los Caracoles Restaurante
Rúa da Raíña, 14, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Tapas Petiscos Do Cardeal
Rúa do Franco, 10, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Restaurante María Castaña
Rúa da Raíña, 19, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
El Papatorio
Rúa do Franco, 20, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Restaurante La Piccola Italia scq Pizzeria
Praza de Fonseca, 1, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Restaurante Trébol
Rúa da Raíña, 16, bajo, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Bar Charra
Rúa da Raíña, 5, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Café Casino
Rúa do Vilar, 35, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Restaurant Casa Camilo
Rúa da Raíña, 24, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Nearby hotels
Libredón
Praza de Fonseca, 5, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Apartamentos Atia Catedral
Rúa da Raíña, 9, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Casa Celsa - Barbantes
Rúa do Franco, 3, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Hotel Rua Villar
Rúa do Vilar, 8, 10, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Hotel Montes
Rúa da Raíña, 11, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Airas Nunes PR3 Pousadas de Compostela
Rúa do Vilar, 17, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Hospedaje - Bar La Tita - Tapería
Rúa Nova, 46, Bajo, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Hospedaría San Martiño Pinario
Praza da Inmaculada, 3, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Pensión O Códice by moradas Nieto
Trav. do Franco, 6, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
25 de Julio
Av. de Rodrigo del Padrón, 4, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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Palace of Fonseca

Rúa do Franco, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
4.6(289)
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attractions: Porch of the Glory, Cathedral Museum, Obradoiro Square, Parque da Alameda, Praza de Galicia, Museum of Pilgrimage, Fountain of Horses, Plaza de Fonseca / Praza de Fonseca, Pazo de Raxoi, Oficina de Información Turística de Santiago de Compostela, restaurants: Restaurante San Jaime, Los Caracoles Restaurante, Tapas Petiscos Do Cardeal, Restaurante María Castaña, El Papatorio, Restaurante La Piccola Italia scq Pizzeria, Restaurante Trébol, Bar Charra, Café Casino, Restaurant Casa Camilo
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Nearby attractions of Palace of Fonseca

Porch of the Glory

Cathedral Museum

Obradoiro Square

Parque da Alameda

Praza de Galicia

Museum of Pilgrimage

Fountain of Horses

Plaza de Fonseca / Praza de Fonseca

Pazo de Raxoi

Oficina de Información Turística de Santiago de Compostela

Porch of the Glory

Porch of the Glory

4.6

(525)

Open 24 hours
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Cathedral Museum

Cathedral Museum

4.3

(316)

Open 24 hours
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Obradoiro Square

Obradoiro Square

4.9

(303)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Parque da Alameda

Parque da Alameda

4.6

(8.8K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Things to do nearby

Secrets of Compostela Night Tour
Secrets of Compostela Night Tour
Wed, Dec 10 • 8:00 PM
15704, Santiago de Compostela, ES, Spain
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Candlelight: Las Cuatro Estaciones de Vivaldi
Candlelight: Las Cuatro Estaciones de Vivaldi
Sun, Dec 14 • 7:00 PM
Rúa da Carballeira de San Lourenzo, s/n, Santiago de Compostela, 15705
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Santiago Cathedral: History and Unique Secrets
Santiago Cathedral: History and Unique Secrets
Tue, Dec 9 • 8:00 AM
15701, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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Nearby restaurants of Palace of Fonseca

Restaurante San Jaime

Los Caracoles Restaurante

Tapas Petiscos Do Cardeal

Restaurante María Castaña

El Papatorio

Restaurante La Piccola Italia scq Pizzeria

Restaurante Trébol

Bar Charra

Café Casino

Restaurant Casa Camilo

Restaurante San Jaime

Restaurante San Jaime

4.4

(1.1K)

$$

Click for details
Los Caracoles Restaurante

Los Caracoles Restaurante

4.6

(876)

Click for details
Tapas Petiscos Do Cardeal

Tapas Petiscos Do Cardeal

4.5

(1.8K)

Click for details
Restaurante María Castaña

Restaurante María Castaña

4.2

(1.4K)

$$

Open until 11:30 PM
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Reviews of Palace of Fonseca

4.6
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5.0
2y

This beautiful architectural gem is a must see in Santiago de Compostela. It is entirely free to enter the museum. It is just a few steps away from the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela, the College of Santiago Alfeo Creado por Alfonso III De Fonseca originating in 1495 in the very early stages of science. The museum is housed in one of the original lecture halls, which boasts a magnificent finely carved solid wood coffered ceiling. Also in situ are the marble steps leading to a wooden lectern. The hall is now home to various artifacts and tools used in history for scientific research. Samples of stones, crystal, marble and granite are displayed also. The courtyard is quaint, peaceful and serene, a large staircase leads to the gallery above with various canvases of artwork on display, also well worth seeing. On the staircase there is yet another beautiful coffered ceiling with a huge cast iron candelabra, now...

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5.0
1y

I had the chance to visit the Pazo de Fonseca in Santiago de Compostela, and it was an unforgettable experience. As one of the city’s most historic buildings, it beautifully showcases Galician Renaissance architecture. The entrance, with its elegant arch and coat of arms, immediately caught my eye. Inside, the cloister is peaceful and full of charm, surrounded by galleries with stone columns. The Pazo’s rich history as the original site of the University of Santiago adds depth to its beauty, making it a must-see for history and...

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4.0
2y

El Pazo de Fonseca, un edificio que se encuentra en el corazón de Santiago de Compostela, es un lugar que ha visto pasar los siglos con una elegancia y dignidad inigualables. Pero no se deje engañar por su apariencia solemne, este edificio tiene más historias que contar que un libro de cuentos.

Fundado en 1522 por Alonso de Fonseca y Ulloa1, este edificio ha sido testigo de la historia de Santiago de Compostela desde hace más de cinco siglos. Desde su fundación, el Pazo de Fonseca ha sido un colegio mayor, un convento de la nobleza, un hostal para campesinos y comerciantes, e incluso un edificio de acogida para los católicos irlandeses después de que su Colegio Mayor fuera destruido durante la guerra de la Independencia española.

Pero no todo ha sido seriedad y academia en el Pazo de Fonseca. En los primeros años de la autonomía de Galicia, el Salón Artesonado de Fonseca fue sede del Parlamento de Galicia.

Ha tenido muchos a lo largo de los años. Desde su construcción inicial en el siglo XVI, el edificio ha sido remodelado y ampliado varias veces. La fachada, por ejemplo, es de estilo plateresco y fue realizada por Diego de Romay en 16881. Y no olvidemos los enigmáticos dragones que adornan la fachada, que algunos autores identifican con imágenes de inspiración maya.

Hoy en día es la Biblioteca General de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. Sigue siendo un lugar de encuentro y comunidad. Así que la próxima vez que pase por el Pazo de Fonseca, tómese un momento para admirar su belleza y pensar en todas las historias que ha...

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deckywalsh1deckywalsh1
This beautiful architectural gem is a must see in Santiago de Compostela. It is entirely free to enter the museum. It is just a few steps away from the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela, the College of Santiago Alfeo Creado por Alfonso III De Fonseca originating in 1495 in the very early stages of science. The museum is housed in one of the original lecture halls, which boasts a magnificent finely carved solid wood coffered ceiling. Also in situ are the marble steps leading to a wooden lectern. The hall is now home to various artifacts and tools used in history for scientific research. Samples of stones, crystal, marble and granite are displayed also. The courtyard is quaint, peaceful and serene, a large staircase leads to the gallery above with various canvases of artwork on display, also well worth seeing. On the staircase there is yet another beautiful coffered ceiling with a huge cast iron candelabra, now electrified.
Luciano CarvalhoLuciano Carvalho
I had the chance to visit the Pazo de Fonseca in Santiago de Compostela, and it was an unforgettable experience. As one of the city’s most historic buildings, it beautifully showcases Galician Renaissance architecture. The entrance, with its elegant arch and coat of arms, immediately caught my eye. Inside, the cloister is peaceful and full of charm, surrounded by galleries with stone columns. The Pazo’s rich history as the original site of the University of Santiago adds depth to its beauty, making it a must-see for history and architecture lovers.
Mister MorelightMister Morelight
Free entrance to the Palace of Fonseca which is also a functioning library tied to the university. As you walk in, on your left, there is a free art exhibit (see pictures) worth seeing, if it is still there when you visit. Casual walk inside the cloister which dates back 500 years, a nice and fun walk to see the architectural details of the building. About 20 minutes to visit. Highly recommended.
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This beautiful architectural gem is a must see in Santiago de Compostela. It is entirely free to enter the museum. It is just a few steps away from the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela, the College of Santiago Alfeo Creado por Alfonso III De Fonseca originating in 1495 in the very early stages of science. The museum is housed in one of the original lecture halls, which boasts a magnificent finely carved solid wood coffered ceiling. Also in situ are the marble steps leading to a wooden lectern. The hall is now home to various artifacts and tools used in history for scientific research. Samples of stones, crystal, marble and granite are displayed also. The courtyard is quaint, peaceful and serene, a large staircase leads to the gallery above with various canvases of artwork on display, also well worth seeing. On the staircase there is yet another beautiful coffered ceiling with a huge cast iron candelabra, now electrified.
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I had the chance to visit the Pazo de Fonseca in Santiago de Compostela, and it was an unforgettable experience. As one of the city’s most historic buildings, it beautifully showcases Galician Renaissance architecture. The entrance, with its elegant arch and coat of arms, immediately caught my eye. Inside, the cloister is peaceful and full of charm, surrounded by galleries with stone columns. The Pazo’s rich history as the original site of the University of Santiago adds depth to its beauty, making it a must-see for history and architecture lovers.
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Free entrance to the Palace of Fonseca which is also a functioning library tied to the university. As you walk in, on your left, there is a free art exhibit (see pictures) worth seeing, if it is still there when you visit. Casual walk inside the cloister which dates back 500 years, a nice and fun walk to see the architectural details of the building. About 20 minutes to visit. Highly recommended.
Mister Morelight

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