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Inside Background
Culture 
Santiago de Compostela was named European Capital of Culture in 2000, which...
Last edited: July 10, 2007
History 
The area around Santiago de Compostela was likely first settled by a Megalithic...
Last edited: November 06, 2007
Architecture 
The most impressive piece of architecture in Santiago de Compostela is...
Last edited: August 03, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Santiago de Compostela has an international airport, is the largest in the...
Last edited: December 07, 2006
Getting Around 
Santiago de Compostela is a very walkable city, though there is plenty of...
Last edited: August 03, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The most famous celebration in Santiago de Compostela occurs on July 25, the...
Last edited: August 03, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The well curated exhibits really make sense of the rich culture of the people...
Last edited: July 31, 2006
First-time Visitors 
Santiago de Compostela, as the capital of the autonomous region Galicia. The...
Last edited: May 10, 2008
Nightlife 
The Plaza Roja is a popular hangout among locals due to its large number of...
Last edited: August 03, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Song and dance are a large part of the culture of Galicia, so Santiago de...
Last edited: August 03, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Supermarkets Open Sundays 
OpenCor is a chain of small convenience supermarkets that are open everyday (365
Last edited: July 14, 2008
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Inside Spain: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of Spain is the Euro (EUR), currently shared by 15 nations of the...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Spain has three European land borders, two come under the Schengen zone (France...
Last edited: June 02, 2008
Emergencies 
Dial 112 - for all emergencies 902 102 112 - for multi-lingual services...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Important Phrases 
In many parts of Spain, particularly small towns and rural areas, older people...
Last edited: February 08, 2008
Telephones 
Always dial the full number as written or printed, including area code, when...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Spain it is common to leave 5% -10% tip for services. Locals always tip even...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Credit Cards 
If you are paying by credit card in Spain and your home currency is not the...
Last edited: July 22, 2008
Electricity Info for Spain 
Voltage is 220V, 50 Hz (cycles). One needs to use a transformer (converter) if...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Exchanging Money 
Exchanging money in Spain is easy and follows a similar pattern to elsewhere in...
Last edited: June 30, 2008
Policing, Crime & Accidents 
Main-line policing in Spain is organised and managed on a national basis by the...
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Train Travel Terminology 
English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by...
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