The Palace of Fonseca is one of Santiago de Compostela’s most emblematic Renaissance buildings, standing just off the cathedral in the heart of the historic centre. Founded in the early 16th century as a college for pilgrims and scholars, it later became the seed of the University of Santiago, giving the building a lasting academic legacy. Its elegant façade, with Gothic and Plateresque details, hints at the cultural prestige it has carried for centuries. Inside, a peaceful cloister surrounds a central courtyard filled with light, offering a quiet refuge from the busy streets outside. Today, the palace continues to serve university functions while welcoming visitors who come to admire its architecture and sense of history. The Palace of Fonseca remains a symbol of learning, tradition, and the deep intellectual roots that have shaped Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela SpainThe Palace of Fonseca (also known as the Colexio de Fonseca) is located in the historic centre of Santiago de Compostela, on Praza de Fonseca (Plaza de Fonseca), just south of the cathedral, at Rúa do Franco in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, north‑western Spain. It stands right in the heart of the old town, facing the cathedral’s south side and linked to the Camino de Santiago route, with the main university buildings, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Plaza del Obradoiro, and the Hostal dos Reis Católicos all within a few minutes’ walk. Nearby are also the Casa do Deán, the Fountain of the Horses (Fuente de los Caballos), the Praza das Praterías, the Cathedral Museum, the Museum of Pilgrimages, the Pazo de Raxoi (City Hall), and the lively Mercado de Abastos (food market) a short stroll away.
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