Galicia

Mondoñedo Cathedral is a Cistercian Romanesque-to-Gothic landmark begun in 1219, seat of one of Galicia's oldest bishoprics. This guide was updated in September 2026. From December through January, the cathedral closes entirely to tourist visits and opens only for worship, a seasonal shutdown many general…

Lugo Cathedral, a genuine UNESCO World Heritage Site listed since 2015 as part of the Camino de Santiago routes, holds the rare privilege of perpetually exposing the Blessed Sacrament, day and night. The cathedral's Chapel of the Virgen de los Ojos Grandes, one of its…