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Church · Betanzos, Galicia
Igrexa de Santiago de Betanzos
Gothic church from the 14th and 15th centuries, linked to the tailors' guild, with a figure of Santiago on horseback above the main portal, next to Betanzos’s main square.
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About Igrexa de Santiago de Betanzos
The church of Santiago stands next to the main square of Betanzos and is the third of the town's large Gothic churches. It was built between the 14th and 15th centuries, over an earlier church, and is connected to the tailors' guild, which sponsored it.
Above the main portal is the figure of Santiago on horseback, the knightly Santiago of medieval legend, carved in stone. The interior has three naves with pointed arches, and side chapels with altarpieces from different periods.
The church tower can be seen from several points in the town. Around it, the narrow streets of the historic center descend toward the rivers Mandeo and Mendo.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 20 minutes.
Best time
Outside Mass times, preferably in the morning.
How to get there
It is located in praça da Constituição, in the historic center, a few minutes' walk from praça dos Irmãos García Naveira.
Tip
Look at Santiago on horseback above the portal before entering: it is the church's best-known figure.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Igrexa de Santiago de Betanzos
What stands out in the church of Santiago?
The figure of Santiago on horseback sculpted above the main portal.
Who sponsored the church?
The tailors' guild of Betanzos.
From what period is the church?
From the 14th and 15th centuries, in Gothic style.