Galicia (Spain) - Wikipedia
Galicia is characterised, unlike other Spanish regions, by the absence of a metropolis dominating the territory. Indeed, the urban network is made up of 7 main cities: the four provincial capitals A Coruña, Pontevedra, Ourense and Lugo, the political capital Santiago de Compostela and the industrial cities Vigo and Ferrol.
Santiago de Compostela - Wikipedia
Santiago de Compostela, [a] simply Santiago, or Compostela, [3] in the province of A Coruña, is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain.
Santiago de Compostela | History, Pilgrimage, Camino, St. James ...
Santiago de Compostela, city, A Coruña provincia (province), capital of the comunidad autonóma (autonomous community) of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It lies near the confluence of the Sar and Sarela rivers, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of A Coruña city.
Galicia | History, Location, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 6, 2025 · The capital is Santiago de Compostela, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. Area 11,419 square miles (29,574 square km). Pop. (2011) 2,772,927.
The 7 Major Cities of Galicia, Spain - Trevor Huxham
Nov 30, 2017 · Coruña is nevertheless the provincial capital of the northwest quadrant of the region today. The city has a reputation in the rest of Galicia for being “pijo” or posh—and not without reason. Major corporations are based here, including Abanca (a bank primarily serving Galicia) and Inditex (which owns the brand Zara).
Santiago de Compostela, Spain - WorldAtlas
Oct 4, 2023 · Capital of Galicia, a UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, a monumental cathedral that marks the end of the line for the Camino de Santiago (also a World Heritage Site), and an all-around gorgeous, authentic, and ever-evolving layout, Santiago de Compostela is …
Guide to Galicia, Spain: location, capital, and highlights
Aug 14, 2024 · Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia. It’s likely the first place you’ll head when visiting Galicia as it’s home to an international airport, as well as a large train station with direct links to Madrid. You can’t visit the Galician capital …
Galicia: what to see The best tourism plans | spain.info
Help to care for the planet. Its capital, Santiago de Compostela is the final destination on the Way of Saint James, the famous pilgrim route. For this reason alone it is worth visiting this region in Green Spain. You'll love its landscapes full of green wooded valleys, and its amazing beaches.
Galicia Map - Green Spain, Spain - Mapcarta
The capital is Santiago de Compostela. Galicia is a coastal region well known for its mild climate and distinct geography, with many peninsulas and rías giving the region a long coastline and a strong relationship to the sea.
Santiago de Compostela Map - A Coruña, Galicia, Spain - Mapcarta
Santiago de Compostela is the capital city of Galicia, Spain. Santiago de Compostela has about 82,600 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.