Santiago de Compostela is the capital city of Galicia and is a truly charming city. It has now been listed as a ‘World Heritage Site’ by UNESCO. It is the old world centre for European Pilgrimage and was the last destination in the pilgrim ship of the Way of St. James, where he was buried hence where the name Santiago originated from. This city has many attractions including the Old University, the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria and the Gelmirez Palace. This region offers beautiful calm and relaxing beaches which contrast with the dramatic cliffs also known as the Costa de la Muerte ‘the coast of death’. Galicia treasures many monumental possessions.