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Admission Ticket
Free; museum €6
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; Holy Years special
Overview
St. James remains discovered 9th cent. Cathedral 1075-1211. Botafumeiro: largest incense burner (80kg). 300,000 pilgrims/year.
Local Insider Tips
1
Attend Pilgrims Mass noon for Botafumeiro
2
Hug St. James statue
3
Visit Portico de la Gloria
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is Botafumeiro?
80kg silver incense burner.
Q:Worth for non-pilgrims?
Yes, amazing old town.
Location Details
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