Is Santiago de Compostela a city or a town?
Santiago de Compostela is a city, not a town. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain, and is world-renowned as the final destination of the Camino de Santiago and for its important Cathedral, where the remains of the Apostle James are venerated. In addition to its historical and religious significance, Santiago is also an important cultural and university center.