Pazo de Raxoi is one of the most emblematic buildings in Santiago de Compostela, standing majestically on the western side of Praza do Obradoiro, directly facing the cathedral. Built in the late eighteenth century as a neoclassical residence for the city’s archbishops, it was designed to project order, symmetry and civic authority. Its long façade, adorned with columns, pilasters and a central pediment featuring a sculptural group of Saint James, forms one of the most recognisable architectural ensembles in Galicia. Today, the pazo serves as the seat of the City Council and the regional government’s presidency, maintaining its role as a centre of political and administrative life. Although its interior is not generally open to the public, the building remains an essential landmark for visitors, completing the monumental harmony of the Obradoiro square and symbolising the historical power and prestige of Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela SpainThe Pazo de Raxoi is located on the western side of Praza do Obradoiro in the historic centre of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, directly opposite the main façade of the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. It stands as one of the four main buildings surrounding the great square, right in front of the cathedral and next to the Hostal dos Reis Católicos (now the Parador), on the western edge of the old town where the Camino de Santiago arrives at the cathedral. Nearby are the Praza das Praterías to the south, the Praza da Quintana to the north, and the bishop’s palace (Pazo de Xelmírez), all within a few steps of the cathedral’s main entrance and Plaza del Obradoiro.
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