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Dear Travelers,

I’m going to spend three days in Santiago de Compostela. Within these three days time I’m going to visit Betanzos and spend there from six up to eight hours to visit local churches and museum.
As far as I know I can get Betanzos from SDC either by bus or by train via Corunna. So, I’m very interested you read your opinion what option is better. Should I travel by train via Corunna or by direct bus of Monbus Company?
Thank you in advance for your help.

Sincerely,

Oleg

Being in Santiago i'd like to visit mentioned places by scheduled buses. May be anybody knows if it possible to make this trip during the day (Sunday)/ How long does it take to get from Coruna to Muxia? And what time i need to sightseeing in these places? Muchas gracias and thanks a lot.

Dear Travelers,

Does anybody know about the progress of restoration of the Portico of Glory in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela? When I visited the Cathedral last time in May/June 2012 Portico was covered by the scaffolds because of restoration and it was impossible to see the statues of Jesus, Apostles and Prophets. Has that restoration been finished by now?

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Oleg

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