Church of Santa Maria la Real del Sar, Santiago de Compostela

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The Church of Santa María a Real do Sar is a church located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1895.The church lies on the banks of the Sar river, which flows past Santiago. Use our Santiago de Compostela trip itinerary planning app to visit Church of Santa Maria la Real del Sar on your trip to Santiago de Compostela, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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By FJGonzalezG

I found out about the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Real de Sar while reading Michener’s book “Iberia,” and it immediately became a must-see stop for my next trip to Santiago de Compostela...

I found out about the Collegiate Church of Santa María la Real de Sar while reading Michener’s book “Iberia,” and it immediately became a must-see stop for my next trip to Santiago de Compostela... more »
By sashibandaru

its a different and a big church. but part of it was under renovation. you have to take a complete Half a day for seeing it.

its a different and a big church. but part of it was under renovation. you have to take a complete Half a day for seeing it. more »
By Ian C

When you walk into the Colegiata de Santa Maria la Real de Sar, you realise why there are massive stone buttresses on the outside. As you stand in the nave, you see that the columns are at various...

When you walk into the Colegiata de Santa Maria la Real de Sar, you realise why there are massive stone buttresses on the outside. As you stand in the nave, you see that the columns are at various... more »

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By Marisol

A magical place, hidden on the Via del Sar. Going down this road you can enjoy the view of the Cidade da Cultura in the distance. The Colexiata is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 14. The small cloister is a beauty and the church, with its leaning columns, is unique. There is a small museum. Parking cars in the area has finally been banned. So you can admire the Colexiata completely.

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By V N

Immediately on your left as you come into Santiago off the Camino Sanabres/Invierno. If you have the chance (check opening times and days) a visit is well worth your while. In fact, it's worth waiting to visit later, with plenty of time to see the church and to visit the cloister. When I went by it was closed, but even the outside is interesting, with the 18th century buttresses and Romanesque porticos.

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By Douglas Thurlow

Interesting museum and church but a bit out of the way worth a visit if you fancy a walk

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By Mark Auchincloss

The Church sits by the river of that name. It is the oldest parish church in Santiago and its construction began in the 12th Century. This beautiful church boasts a cloister and museum and is open daily for visits.

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By Jordi Albatross

Small place with nice cloisters and away from the masses that invade every corner of Santiago...

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