Worth walking through and getting a better understanding of the culture and history of the…read morepilgrims. Plus it does not cost anything. You cannot bring in backpacks of pitched items but for 1 euro you can store them downstairs in lockers:)

This modern fantastic museum is dedicated to all the Pilgrims who once arrived to this magical…read moredestination of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. We enjoyed walking through and looking it all the artifacts, learning about the history of Pilgrimage and the City. The Museum highlights the importance of the popular devotion to St. James and the development of the pilgrimage routes to his tomb which started in the High Middle Ages, particularly in Europe. It consists of eight rooms which explain the origins of the cult of St. James through images, objects and documents, as well as the beginnings and evolution of the pilgrimages, how the different routes and the town of Santiago de Compostela gradually took shape, and the influence of these pilgrimages on the artistic development of this city's crafts guilds. The Museum is Centrally located, across from the Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago Compostela. On Saturday's there is no admission fee.

Since very few people were in the Museo do Pobo Galego, I assume that this museum could be…read moreconsidered a hidden gem in Santiago. I highly recommend checking out this museum if you have an interest in local culture and history of the region. Also, it might be a good spot to visit if you want to take a bit of a break from the pilgrims. ;) The building itself is absolutely amazing. I believe it used to be a Dominican Church/monastery (but don't quote me on that). Most of the displays focused on the local prehistoric and modern history of Galicia. For the most part, I thought the museum was well-organized. However, there were a couple of times when I was led back into gallery rooms that I previously visited. However, perhaps that was more on me not paying attention to where I was walking. With easy viewing, I think a regular visit will take about 45-1.5 hours depending on how long you view specific displays. Overall, I highly recommend taking a few moments to visit el Museo do Pobo Galego - especially on a rainy day.

This museum is a hidden gem. A sleeper attraction in Santiago, it is worth putting on your…read moreitinerary if you have any interest in local culture. The location is accessible from city centre as it is only a 10- or 15-minute walk. Appreciation of the museum begins with the building itself. It is a lovely 13th-century former Dominican Church that has been restored to excellent condition. The building is an interesting place to wander. The unique triple-ramp spiral staircase is the highlight among the building's architectural features. It is also worth taking a couple to minutes to admire the courtyard. There are displays that document the seafaring history of Galicia. The traditional occupational pursuits of the region are featured along with local handicrafts. Traditional regional clothing through different eras is also highlighted. In addition, exhibits for music, housing and architecture are prominent. There is a demonstration of local artwork and a feature on literature and printed media. Most of the descriptions for the exhibits are in the local Galician language but there are placards within the various areas that give decently detailed explanations in English. The visuals allow a good appreciation of the items even without the written accompaniments. If you have any interest in learning more about that which encompasses the cultural makeup of the Galego people, this will be a treat. In short, make sure to put it on your agenda. The €3 fee is well worth it.

Nice museum with mainly religious but also some secular items…read more It's set in a former church, so it has a nice atmosphere.

I wandered in to this museum while exploring the city of Lugo. I fell in love with the museum just…read moreas I did with the city because it is quiet and welcoming. Entry is free for everyone, and it has quite late hours--till 8:30 pm, I believe. The architecture of the building is worth a visit itself. The exhibits inside contain pieces of Galicia's many-layered history: Roman mosaics from the central streets, Celtic lore, paintings from the Prado, works of local Lugo artist José Vázquez Cereijo... I spent an hour and a half strolling through the museum (I was the only visitor at that time) and it was idyllic. Worth a visit!

This place is extremely beautiful and has a lot of history and arts within the walls. I took a very…read moreshort and brief tour here. Our tour guide was fantastic. My favorite part was the indoor rooms with the large rug like murals on the wall. It was a beautiful work of art.

This is a medieval estate and former residence of the first duke of Braganza! It was originated…read morebetween 1420 and 1422! The property has some Romanesque architectural features! The residence was occupied by Alfonso (Count Of Barcelona) future Duke of Braganza! Titles and properties eventually passed to Fernando II! The property is easy to navigate and you have the option to listen to an audio guided tour as well! The are many rooms to visit! It is best to make time so you can really get a comprehensive understanding of this property!

Really a lot to see and excellent history. The bad thing is that most descriptions are in Spanish…read more With so many visitors/pilgrims every day, having English translations would be very helpful and beneficial. Also note that photos are not allowed in several areas.

Walked in to the gift store by the museum (not cathedral) to ask for information. I was shocked to…read moresee how rude the two cashiers were. They were trying their best to ignore us and pretended like we weren't standing right in front of them. Many people were stopping by to ask for information and they were extremely rude to everyone. I cannot imagine why the museum would want to hire such people. We ended up not going to this museum and went to the pilgrims museum instead where they were happy to help us and answer all our questions. Whoever was working on May 21st at 5-6 pm shouldn't be working in a position where they'd need to interact with customers.