Parque de Belvís is one of Santiago de Compostela’s most atmospheric and gently unfolding green spaces, stretching along a natural valley just steps from the historic centre. Its long meadows, winding paths, and terraced slopes create a landscape that feels open yet intimate, offering quiet corners for reflection as well as broad views over the old town. The park’s design respects the contours of the land, blending grassy expanses with clusters of trees and stone elements that hint at the area’s agricultural past. Locals use the park for leisurely walks, outdoor exercise, and relaxed afternoons on the lawns, while its elevated points provide some of the most peaceful panoramas of Santiago. With its mix of nature, history, and everyday life, Parque de Belvís stands out as a serene retreat where the city’s charm can be appreciated in a calm and spacious setting.
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Parque de Belvís is located just east of Santiago de Compostela’s historic centre, in the valley between the old town and the Convento de Santa María de Belvís, in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, north‑western Spain. The park lies along the Belvís watercourse, on the edge of the Barrio de San Pedro and near Avenida de Fonte de San Pedro, acting as a green divide between the historic quarter and the newer parts of the city. Nearby are the cloistered Convento de Santa María de Belvís, the Minor Seminary, residential neighbourhoods around San Pedro and Vista Alegre, and it is only about a 10‑minute walk from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and Plaza del Obradoiro, with the Alameda and Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval also within easy reach.
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Cathedral Museum
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Museo de Historia Natural-USC
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Contemporary Art Center of Galicia
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Museum of Pilgrimage
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Museo da Maxia de Galicia
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Museo Diocesano - San Martiño Pinario
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Museo Arte Sacro San Paio Antealtares
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Museo da Colexiata de Sar
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Fundación Eugenio Granell / Pazo do Marqués de Bendaña
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Museo Centro Gaiás
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Teatro Principal
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Salón Teatro‑Centro Dramático Galego‑Billeteira
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Teatro Compostela
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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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Galeria METRO
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Castelo da Rocha Forte
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Pazo de Raxoi
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Pazo de Xelmírez
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Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
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Colexiata de Santa María do Sar
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Igrexa de San Martiño Pinario
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Igrexa de San Paio de Antealtares
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Igrexa de San Fiz de Solovio
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Iglesia del Carmen de Abajo
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Iglesia de San Fructuoso
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Casa da Conga
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Casa do Cabido. Sala de Exposicións
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College of San Jerónimo
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Parque da Alameda
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Parque de Galeras
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Parque Eugenio Granell
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Parque de Carlomagno
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Parque do Lago
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Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval
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Parque de Vista Alegre
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Palace of Fonseca
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Xardíns da Ferradura
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Observatorio Astronómico Ramón María Aller
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