Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

The Cathedral of the Apostles, also known as the Cathedral of Santiago, is a cathedral that combines Roman and Baroque structures. Every year, many tourists come here along the Pilgrim's Path to pay their respects to the cathedral. The exterior of the church is in Baroque style, and the interior has the best Romanesque sculpture in the world, called the Gate of Glory. This door, built by master mateo in 1188, is the original entrance to the cathedral. Its three arches are engraved with characters from stories such as Apocalypse, The Last Judgment, and Purgatory. And under Jesus there is a pillar carved with the image of St. James. Appears peaceful and serene. Masses are held at noon every day in the church. Occasionally, a ceremony is held here after Mass, and a large censer is hung from the ceiling by ropes. The censer was shaken in the apse by ropes pulled by eight strong believers.