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The Plaza del Obradoiro is the largest square in Santiago de Compostela and Galicia, an autonomous community in Spain. When stopping by here, you can marvel at the cathedral, the building of the city council, San Xerome College, and the hotel, pilgrims' place to stay. The plaza is a popular gathering spot where locals and tourists share stories about their trips. In addition, the square often hosts concerts and other open-air events, like the celebration of St. James Day on July 25.

If you are looking for T-shirts, fridge magnets, and other gifts from Santiago de Compostela, pop into Reizentolo. You'll find a vast range of things depicting Galician culture and humour. Reizentolo operates from Monday to Saturday 10:30 — 14:00 and 17:00 — 20:30.

The Natural History Museum in Santiago de Compostela holds scientific and historical collections of the Galician past. The collections are divided into three groups and include botanic, zoology, and geology exhibitions. Visitors can discover works of the most famous scientists of the 19th and 20th centuries. They can also check out the recent discoveries carried out by different departments at the University of Santiago.