UNESCO - Plaza del Obradoiro / Praza do Obradoiro Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Spain Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) / Ciudad vieja de Santiago de Compostela This famous pilgrimage site became a symbol in the Spanish Christians' struggle against Islam. Destroyed by the Muslims at the end of the 10th century, it was completely rebuilt in the following century. With its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings, the Old Town of Santiago is one of the world's most beautiful urban areas. The Plaza del Obradoiro is the heart of Santiago de Compostela, its name alludes to the stonemasonry workshop or workshop that worked in the back of the cathedral during its construction. Hundreds of pilgrims arriving every day. In the centre of this beautiful square is kilometre 0 of all the pilgrim roads to Santiago. Name: Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) Site: Historic Centre of Santiago de Compostela / Centro Histórico de Santiago de Compostela Property: Obradoiro Square / Plaza del Obradoiro / Praza do Obradoiro Country: Spain Location: Santiago de Compostela, Galicia Inscription: 1985 Category: Cultural (i)(ii)(vi) Unesco Ref: 347-001 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.