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Santiago

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Country: Spain

Population:5,614

Time Zone:UTC+2

Santiago de Compostela grew around a shrine dedicated to Saint James the Great, now housed in its cathedral. Since the 9th century, it has drawn Catholic pilgrims travelling the Way of St. James, one of the leading pilgrimage routes. Today, the city serves as Galicia’s capital in northwestern Spain, while its Old Town has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 1985.