Monte do Gozo
Monte do Gozo
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tinaNtravel
San Jose, CA2,010 contributions
July 2022
This is a nice area to walk around with a view of the city. There is plenty of grassy areas and trees, statues and plaques. It is a nice place to rest before walking down into Santiago. If you are not walking the Camino, then it is a nice area to walk up to. Pope John Paul II held Mass here.
Written 28 August 2022
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HarlowPerth
Sorrento, Australia142 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
It was very foggy when we were there and we couldnt see the city. Site is probably over rated must you will pass by anyway!
Written 6 October 2017
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michelle_martion
Perth, Australia191 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
Coming to the top of Monte do Gozo and seeing the Cathedral in Santiago for the first time after walking for 5 days to get there was a great feeling. The statues of the pilgrims pointing the way to the Cathedral is great and we couldn't help taking a photo doing the same thing. It's all downhill from here (literally not in a bad way) and into Santiago for the last few kilometres of the long trip.
Written 23 March 2013
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pawprinto
Singapore, Singapore76 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
Stopped here en route to Santiago on the camino. The monuments are interesting but I think just taking the time to chill on the mountain side before heading into the old city was the best part of this place.
Written 5 September 2012
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A J
Houston, TX44 contributions
July 2019 • Friends
Arriving at the Mount of Joy was something I looked forward to because the other time I had seen it was 9 years ago, driving by it from airport to Santiago. This time, I was a pilgrim. Construction tape around the monument took a teensy bit away from the initial viewing, but, not enough to curb my Tears of Joy. The weather accommodated our view towards Santiago. Seeing the cathedral spires was exciting, knowing that we would be in Santiago within a couple of hours, in time for a Pilgrims Mass to celebrate our journey.
Written 13 July 2019
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Wagoneer
Conestoga, PA1,166 contributions
June 2019 • Family
We stopped at Mount Gozo. Storms were threatening and the monument was roped off with construction tape, so there was not much fun in the monument.
What we did like was the adjacent historic chapel of St. Mark. The little chapel was more impressive than the monument. It appears to be of the medieval period. It may seat twenty five people, Max. We were able to go inside and rest a bit.
Be sure to stop by while on the Camino.
What we did like was the adjacent historic chapel of St. Mark. The little chapel was more impressive than the monument. It appears to be of the medieval period. It may seat twenty five people, Max. We were able to go inside and rest a bit.
Be sure to stop by while on the Camino.
Written 2 July 2019
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John M
San Francisco, CA167 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
This is one of the landmarks experienced at the end of the Camino about 3 miles from the city centre. Interesting piece of sculpture, older church, nice rest stop.
Written 11 November 2018
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Gonen2014
Haifa, Israel3,981 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
Monte do Gozo (Hill of joy) is the last hill on the Camino de Santiago before reaching Santiago de Compostela. From this hill the pilgrims can see the three spires of the cathedral for the first time. On top of the hill there is a modern religious sculpture and a park, but the place is not that impresive.
Written 30 October 2018
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worldexplorer0820
Yardley, PA313 contributions
June 2018 • Family
Based on TA reviews which mentioned the lovely views of Santiago de Compostela, my family and I walked here from the town center. It was a beautiful, clear day, and we thought our trek would be amply rewarded. First, it's a good 3-4 miles from the town center, not the 20-30 minute walk we'd been told -- but that was no problem, as we like to walk. The journey covered parts of the outer town, and it was refreshing to be able to order 3 cappuccini and pay 3 euros + as the entire bill. Second, however, once we got to the park,it looked like a bunker settlement from a communist nation. It was deserted, signage was poor, and we couldn't imagine why anyone would choose to stay in the stark, barrack-like structures.Still, however, we continued to the top and the monument, which was underwhelming itself. Even more disappointing, the views were nothing special: the town center was too far away. If you happen to be passing this ANYWAY, then stop here; otherwise, we would advise skipping it. What a shame.
Written 24 July 2018
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GaryWhite2013
Bangkok, Thailand260 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
It means a lot if you have walked the Camino, and has some great views over Santiago de Compostela, but the murals and sculpture seemed all a bit tatty and tired to me. Needs a good clean up and some rejuvenation.
Written 15 July 2018
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Hola, voy a asistir al concierto de Imagine Dragons del 11 de julio pero no he podido conseguir entradas para zona gold y la verdad, no tengo muy claro dónde situarme una vez hayamos entrado teniendo en cuenta que vamos con mi hija de 12 años que quiere estar lo más cerca posible de sus ídolos. ¿Cuánto tiempo sería recomendable ir con antelación? Gracias!!
Written 28 March 2022
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