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Santiago de Compostela, the capital city of the Galicia region of North West Spain, is a fascinating place to visit all year round. With its landmark 11th<\/sup> century cathedral, iconic Monte do Gozo hill lined with religious sculptures, and being world-renowned as the culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, it\u2019s hardly surprising that each year thousands of travellers from around the world visit this beguiling city.<\/p>\n

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Visitors of all ages, ethnicities and tastes enjoy exploring the winding streets of Santiago de Compostela and witnessing its unique culture and traditions.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about travelling to the Galician capital with children, take a look at the following great things to do in Santiago de Compostela with the family.<\/p>\n

Climb to the roof of the cathedral <\/strong><\/p>\n

The mighty Cathedral of Santiago is a leading attraction of the city and one that never fails to enthral young visitors, particularly if they climb to the roof.<\/p>\n

The rooftop cloisters comprise of secret passageways that never fail to get children\u2019s imaginations working overdrive. As you can imagine, the views from the cathedral\u2019s roof are spectacular.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a picnic in the city parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santiago de Compostela is one of the greenest cities in Spain, home to many beautiful parks, which tempt passerbys to stop for a rest and seek shade from the sun by sitting on the grass under the boughs of a tree.<\/p>\n

One of the main parks in the city is known as Alameda, which is home to fantastic views of the old town and the university campus.<\/p>\n

Sample Santiago de Compostela sweets<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Galician capital is well-known for its culinary delights and the many restaurants that line the cobbled streets are typically teeming with visitors keen to enjoy distinct Galician flavours.<\/p>\n

Children and adults with a sweet tooth can make the most of the city\u2019s esteemed traditional desserts, including the Tarta de Santiago, – aka the \u2018Pie of Saint James\u2019. This mouth-watering sweet comprises of an almond base and a figure of Saint James is drawn on the top of the tart with powdered sugar.<\/p>\n

Visit Santiago library <\/strong><\/p>\n

Book enthusiasts of all ages will be in their element at Santiago library. Hailed as \u2018Hogwarts in Santiago\u2019, this 18th<\/sup> century building belongs to the university. The library was inaugurated in 1924 and is beautifully preserved with polished wooden bookshelves and old-fashioned lamps, resonant of a scene from Harry Potter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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