Capela das Ánimas

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Rúa das Casas Reais, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña

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Rúa das Casas Reais, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña

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Chapel of As Ánimas (the Souls) | Monuments | Official Tourism Website of Santiago de Compostela and its Surroundings

18th c. Neoclassical This very simple church was designed by Miguel Ferro Caaveiro, modified by Ventura Rodríguez and completed in 1784. The construction work was financed by the alms of the devotees of the souls in Purgatory. The most outstanding feature of the neoclassical façade is the immense Ionic columns supporting the large pediment. In the centre there is a bas-relief depicting the souls burning in the fire of Purgatory and, above, two angels worshiping the cross. The nave has a hal...