Routes of Santiago de Compostela UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic pilgrimage routes and cultural landscapes across northern Spain

The Routes of Santiago de Compostela UNESCO World Heritage Site brings together a network of historic pilgrimage routes that cross northern Spain on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Used for centuries by pilgrims, these routes connect towns, villages, landscapes, religious sites, and cultural landmarks across some of the country's most varied regions.

Passing through mountain landscapes, river valleys, farmland, forests, and historic settlements, the routes form part of a wider network of paths and places shaped by travel, faith, and cultural exchange. The Routes of Santiago de Compostela link historic pathways, cultural heritage, and regional landscapes across one of Europe's most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites.