UNESCO WHS - Colexio de San Xerome 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 San Jerónimo College was founded by Archbishop Alonso III de Fonseca in 1501 for poor students. The main portal is Romanesque-Gothic from the old school. Name: Santiago de Compostela (Old Town) Site: Historic Centre of Santiago de Compostela / Centro Histórico de Santiago de Compostela Property: San Jerónimo College / Colegio de San Jerónimo / Colexio de San Xerome 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.