Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabal
Plaza de Santiago
Salamanca, September 2025
“The church of Santiago del Arrabal is a Catholic church located on the banks of the River Tormes in the city of Salamanca. Its construction dates back to the 12th century, making it one of the oldest in Salamanca. It is located near the Roman bridge of Salamanca and the stone verraco (the so-called verraco del puente). It is one of the churches near the Ruta de la Plata before entering the city on the Jacobean pilgrimage. The interior was completely baroque in the 18th century due to the transformations and renovations that were made. The church was important in the celebrations of the festival of Santiago in which the representatives of the city council came on horseback preceded by a herald with a flag. It was founded in 1145 as a Mozarabic church. It was located in the suburb (outside the walls) and had a notable relevance, since every year until it was closed in the 19th century it was visited by members of the City Council on the day and the eve of Santiago. In addition, until 1772 it maintained, exclusively with the cathedral, the right of asylum.” (Iglesia de Santiago del Arrabal, Wikipedia)
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