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Church and Hospital of San Roque
Stop at the former San Roque hospital and church to trace Santiago’s response to sixteenth-century epidemics. Its history of public care distinguishes it from nearby churches.
Why go
The complex began as a place of care during plague outbreaks and was altered in the eighteenth century. Its location at the top of Rúa das Rodas makes it a useful historical pause on the route out of the old town. Confirm interior access before planning a longer visit.
What to look for
Former hospital and adjoining church
Sixteenth-century care history
Useful to know
Check the venue’s current opening and entry conditions before scheduling an interior visit.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–20 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
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