Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval is one of Santiago de Compostela’s most atmospheric green spaces, where nature, history, and contemporary culture blend seamlessly. Set on the grounds of a former Dominican convent, the park rises along gentle terraces that offer striking views over the old town and the surrounding hills. Its design preserves the character of the ancient cemetery and monastic orchards, creating a landscape that feels both contemplative and deeply rooted in the city’s past. Winding paths lead through meadows, shaded groves, and stone walls softened by moss, inviting slow exploration and quiet reflection. The proximity to the Museo do Pobo Galego and the Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea adds a cultural dimension, making the park a natural extension of Santiago’s artistic life. Peaceful, poetic, and rich in memory, Bonaval is a place where visitors can experience the city’s heritage in a serene and beautifully crafted setting.
Santiago de Compostela SpainParque de San Domingos de Bonaval is located just northeast of Santiago de Compostela’s historic centre, on a west‑facing hillside next to the old Dominican convent of San Domingos de Bonaval, in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, north‑western Spain. The park sits between the old town and the Avenida de Bonaval, near the Convent of San Domingos and the Illustrious Galician Pantheon, with its main entrance close to the Puerta del Camino and the start of Rúa de San Pedro. Nearby are the Galician Centre for Contemporary Art (CGAC), the Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of the Galician People), the Cemetery of San Domingos, and the Church of San Domingos de Bonaval, all within a short walk of the cathedral, Plaza del Obradoiro, and the historic streets of Santiago.
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Museo de Historia Natural-USC
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Contemporary Art Center of Galicia
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Auditorio de Galicia
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Auditorio Abanca Santiago
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Galería De Arte José Lorenzo
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Iglesia de San Fructuoso
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College of San Jerónimo
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