El Monastery and Church of San Martín Pinario (San Martiño) of Santiago de Compostela, is in the Immaculate Square, in the Cmonumental entrance of Santiago. This architectural complex is the second most important in Galicia, behind the Cathedral.
The foundation of the old Monastery, in the XNUMXth century by the Benedictine monks, is linked to the cult of the Apostle Santiago, to guard his tomb. With the passage of time the congregation gains importance and, in the XNUMXth century, the Church of San Martín.
The set presents an architectural richness with details from different periods, having been enriched over several centuries. As a result, the Renaissance façade with a remarkable Plateresque facade, which contrasts with the sober lines of the monastery. The image of Saint Benedict presiding over the main entrance in a niche, with the coat of arms of Spain on top between Jacobin scallops and the entire set topped with the image of Saint Martin splitting his cape and sharing it with a poor man, make up an impressive reception.
The Church, with a Latin cross plan, is a true spectacle of Baroque imagery where several altarpieces and the walnut stalls of the Choir stand out. It is worth highlighting the Cloister of the Portería or Processional, from the XNUMXth century, distributed over two floors.
Through the Church we access the Museum which is divided into 12 rooms occupying some rooms of the monastic building. It allows us to see collections of sacred art, liturgical objects, archaeological remains, documentation of two apothecaries and physical-chemical cabinets. The visit to the museum It can be done from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. in summer, and in winter, from 11 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 18:30 p.m. The general entry It is € 2,50 and € 1,50 for pilgrims, students and seniors.
At present, the Monastery houses the Headquarters of the Conciliar Seminary and other dependencies, not being visitable.
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