A very ambitious and magnificent building but quite spooky. Huge, that is, 'too huge' and empty in every sense. Somehow it seems to reflect exclusively the power and wealth of the region (although it seems to me that it is the power and wealth of Santiago and not Galicia). This makes it seem distant from people, and culture and art are something else. I visited a wonderful exhibition and that's the only thing I liked.

What a wound on the city. Absolute momument to hubris with egomaniacal architecture to match. Useless, out of scale spaces that sit empty and disconnected from the world around them. That it lords over one of the most sacred pilgramage sites adds insult to injury.

Must visit (if you are an Architect). While the spaces are amazing, this is yet another starchitect failure to put the interests of the client before their own. Only 4 out of 8 buildings ever saw the light, and the technical contortionisms required to materialised Eisenman's vision left so much to desire. Over budgeted, over schedule, over specified and over designed... Perhaps only time will tell.

It's way bigger than I expected. We went there for a concert and there is a climbing wall that they are still building and a skating pool and lots of places to sit. I think it would he a fun place to go walk around on a lazy Sunday.

It just makes me sad to see such a waste of money and resources at this massive scale. The architecture is impressive, but the scheme is oversized for what it is and where it is. We were the two of us in the museum on a saturday afternoon.

This is a wasteful and unnecessary work. A witness of the constructive madness of Spain in the first decade of the 21st century.

Es un monumento a la megalomanía de los políticos

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful walk. Also missing some trash and some source, and drinking fountains for different animals. (Original) Un paseo muy bonito. También hecho en falta alguna papelera y alguna fuente, y bebederos para diferentes animales.

It's a wonderful place to explore during the day and also in the evening to enjoy the fascinating lighting of an iconic venue overlooking the old city of Santiago. It's the culmination of architectural design, function, landscaping and symbolism. Absolutely worth a visit.

The hugely ambitious cultural project overlooking Santiago by the american architect Peter Eisenman. Definitely a must visit for those interested in architecture and what happens when dreams and ambitions collide with reality. Virtually impossible to photograph due to its size. Unless traveling by car it is also surprisingly hard to visit. Good carparking and facilities plus some of the best views over Santiago.

Impressive architecture, free modern art museum and landscaped walks with views of the city and random artworks to find. There is also a fun play area for children of all ages.

As a family of architects we found these five buildings fascinating. Though it's seems to have become a dog park and play ground for the locals after 8:00 pm.

(Translated by Google) because it is divine (Original) porque es divino

Una construcción faraonica que no sirve de mucho, de las que se construyeron por esa época en España. Que lleva un gasto de mantenimiento y no se le saca partido. Buena visita para ver el despilfarro sin sentido.

Priceless!! What an inspiring beautiful gem of a place!! Absolutely fabulous!! The photographs & the structure plus the curves are magnifique!! Loved the nature area with the man made lake. There is a great cafe and amazingly clean bathroom facilities. The fantastic views & the wonderful staff. Unmissable location.

They have interesting exhibitions and events here including a Library. It's an interesting complex of buildings with a footprint of a scallop so it's modern design is different ! It sure is controversial as it will never be finished ( completely out of scale )and given its long term maintenance costs! The pedestrian route from Plaza Obradoiro will help bring the public to visit it more. There are nice views here too.

Increíble edificio, muy moderno. La biblioteca es algo para conocer.

Ya está casi terminada.

Encantado,hay que conocerlo....!

I found the visit very confusing. It was clean with helpful staff, but not an exciting experience unfortunately

(Translated by Google) Large, spacious. You have to go warm and warm since the wind is very present. It has a large playground shaped like a whale. Architecturally it is very beautiful representing the way of Santigo. (Original) Grande, espaciosa. Hay que ir abrigados y abrigadas ya que el viento está muy presente. Tiene un gran parque infantil con forma de ballena. Arquitectónicamente es muy bonita representando el camino de santigo.

Excepcional y precioso

Espectacular

(Translated by Google) Simply absurd. Too flashy to be functional. Good example of managing public funds. (Original) Simplemente absurdo. Demasiado ostentoso para ser funcional. Buen ejemplo de administración de fondos públicos.

(Translated by Google) Special place to be with your child. various resources at your fingertips. (Original) Lugar especial para estar con tu hij@. varios recursos a vuestro alcance.

(Translated by Google) Monstrous and desolate buildings. (Original) Edificios monstruosos y desolados..

I love this place, just a shame its not reached its maximum potential, an architectural marvel and a potentially cool skate place, just wish it would be used in any shape or form, still worth a visit from anyone

A really lovely spot to visit, tons of space, nice views, coffee. The architecture is astounding, wow. I want to see music and live performances here, I want to project light and video onto the walls. Good for the family, parks, walks, museums, art, cafe, food, toilets. Good work Galicia, money well spent.

Fascinating buildings and museum, a huge contrast to the old town of Santiago. We walked here from the centre of historical Santiago de Compostela, which was a lovely and relaxing excursion.

City of culture of Galicia is a complex of cultural buildings in Santiago de Compostela in Spain. It was designed by group of architectures led by Peter Eisenmam. Construction was challenging and expensive because buildings looks like rolling hills. In 2013 it was announced that the construction was halt. So International Art center and Music and Scenic Art center will not be built.

A magical extraordinary piece of architecture, designed by Peter Eisenman, people call it a White Elephant but with time this will be one of the most relevant master works of all time.

(Translated by Google) It is being very cool, it is a work out of proportion. (Original) Está quedando muy chula es obra fuera de proporción.

Perfect place for people who loves architecture and arts

Moderne building. Not finished. Place to talk.

Buen lugar para ir de visita.

a can't-miss, must-diverge-to, bucket-list type cultural and architectural experience par excellence.

Very calm and quiet place. Museum is free.

Menuda chapuza de obra

A very nice place not too far away from the city at the top of a hill. It's vast and spacious, good for bike rides, skateboards or just for a quality walk. Has a special place with a pleasant view to see the sunset. Includes many buildings: museum, library, free VR experience (has to be booked in advance), cafeteria and many more. Recommend it.

Very beautiful buildings but pretty chaotic. A lot of things were to be build (cafeteria) or was closed with workers everywhere. Nothing was advertised as "in maintenance" tho.

Lacking frequency on the public transport. People would give much more use to the services up there with better connection to city's core. At least people is kick-starting their projects up there to help it develop its full potential

Architecture has traditionally operated as a semiotic system expressing a defined expansion of matter. Today, however, it is no longer useful or meaningful to attempt to replicate the architecture of the past. Indeed, the new millennium marks a shift away from a representation-obsessed, semiotic culture to a new sensibility - a tactile, plastic, and mobile culture of affect. In this post-semiotic sensibility, it is no longer necessary to differentiate between signs and signifieds, but rather to know what to touch. Design proposal for the City of Culture in Santiago represents a tactile response to a new social logic: that of genetic coding.

Great place to enjoy modern deconstructivism architecture by Peter Eisenmann. There are interesting exhibitions in a contemporary art museum. Almost all buildings are accessible except Court

I wouldn't really recommend visiting here. There isn't much to see if you are a tourist. The museum only has one open exhibitions which is quite small. The exhibition is also only in Galician and Spanish so do bear that in mind. The only other things to see are the sculptures which although are interesting is definitely not worth a bus fare or the lengthy hike from the city centre!

(Translated by Google) It needs to be filled with works of art (Original) Falta que lo llenen de obras de arte

(Translated by Google) Worth visiting. (Original) Digno de visitar.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty and spectacular views. (Original) Muy bonito y unas vistas espectaculares.

(Translated by Google) Essential visit (Original) Visita imprescindible

(Translated by Google) Spacious. Good for a walk .. Rare? Yes. But he lets himself be loved. Bring a jacket. Although it is clear, we are in Santiago and it is a high area. (Original) Espacioso. Bueno para pasear.. Raro?, Sí. Pero se deja querer. Llevar chaqueta. Aunque esté despejado, estamos en Santiago y es zona alta.

(Translated by Google) As an architectural work it is interesting but it has a high cost that does not compensate for the little use that is given to the buildings. It is now better sold as a promenade park and has more visibility to travelers by the new access from the highway. They made their way, and placed some sculptures. Behind are views of Santiago. (Original) Como obra arquitectónica é interesante pero supuxo un alto coste que non compensa polo pouco aproveitamento que se lle dá ós edificios. Agora máis ben se vende coma un parque de paseo e ten máis visibilidade de cara os viaxeiros polo novo acceso dende a autopista. Fixeron senda, e colocaron algunhas esculturas. Detrás téñense vistas de Santiago.

(Translated by Google) The works are not finished yet, even so it is very nice to see. It has large exhibition rooms. (Original) Aún no está terminadas las obras, aun así es muy bonito de ver. Tiene amplias salas de exposiciones.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular work and spectacular views of the city (Original) Espectacular obra y espectaculares vistas de la ciudad

(Translated by Google) A beautiful, spectacular and very expensive White Elephant. It must have cost the Galicians millions of Euros and little use is made. Beautiful to see from the highway. The construction is thriving, but the location is completely out of place these days. Certainly, over the years, the city will integrate with construction (Oops, should it have been the other way around). However, this does not matter, as we have the Taj Mahal as a fantastic example of what time justifies everything. If you have the time and patience to walk a lot inside the complex itself, hoping it doesn't rain and / or be cold, it's a sensational place to realize how public money builds wonders without giving satisfaction to the owner of this money. Other than that, it is really a work of great architectural beauty that can be used in a complete way and bring benefits to those who paid for this magnificent work. (Original) Um lindo, espetacular e caríssimo Elefante Branco. Deve ter custado milhões de Euros aos Galegos e pouco uso se faz. Lindo de se ver desde a auto estrada. A construção é pujante, mas a localização é completamente fora de propósito atualmente. Com certeza, com o passar dos anos, a cidade vai se integrar à construção (Ops, será que deveria ter sido ao contrário). Porém, isto pouco importa, pois temos o Taj Mahal como um exemplo fantástico de que tempo justifica tudo. Se você tiver tempo e paciencia para andar muito dentro do próprio complexo, torcendo para não chover e/ou fazer frio, é um lugar sensacional para perceber como o dinheiro público contrói maravilhas sem dar satisfação ao dono deste dinheiro. Fora isto, é realmente uma obra de grande beleza arquitetônica e que possa vir a ser utilizada de forma completa e trazer benefícios para aqueles que pagaram por esta obra magnífica.

(Translated by Google) Every day more spectacular. A place to go every day. (Original) Cada dia más espectacular. Un lugar para ir todos los días.

(Translated by Google) The spectacular views, (Original) Las vistas espectaculares,

(Translated by Google) Total city look (Original) Visual total da cidade

(Translated by Google) Awesome. The rain there really is Art. I was surprised by how cozy the library was in a building of colossal dimensions (Original) Impresionante. La lluvia allí realmente es Arte. Me sorprendió lo acogedor de la biblioteca en un edificio de dimensiones colosales

(Translated by Google) Incredible waste of public money. I do not know what return it gives to society and in particular to Santiago (Original) Derroche increíble de dinero público. No sé qué retorno le da a la sociedad y en particular a Santiago

(Translated by Google) Ideal place to spend the day (Original) Sitio ideal para pasar el dia

A place you must go when in Santiago

Its greatest defect is that it has little to no real utility - in turn, it is part of the charm. It is designed on such a grandiose scale that it would need many thousands of visitors a day to feel alive, yet it has nothing to draw such crowds beyond a flabbergasting architecture. As a result, the handful of visitors that usually cruise through its main square can count on a rare opportunity. Feel themselves in something very much akin to one of de Chirico's "Metaphysic Plazas".

An interesting place with beautiful views

From afar it is stunning but once there you realise it is unfinished and not easily accessible. The signage is useless so you are not quite sure which car park is best for you, there are several. The slopes and distance from the car park make for a dangerous place for someone on a wheelchair.

We went to a scheduled exhibition but the building was completely closed. Not worth going from my side

(Translated by Google) Since it was built until now the feeling is one of decadence! (Original) Desde que se construyó hasta ahora la sensación es de decadencia!!!

(Translated by Google) Very nice everything has parks (Original) Muy bonito todo tiene parques

I wish I could give 5 stars but I visited still incomplete. It's huge. Wonderful views. Good for a not-sunny Sunday afternoon with your family. I hope I can visit it again once totally finished, I'm sure it'll be a 5*.

(Translated by Google) With the new works to complete the project it is fantastic. A magnificent place to walk and enjoy the views of Santiago from there. The only downsides are the lack of bars or restaurants, craft shops and exhibitions that really hook many of us to go see them. In principle, the ones that exist have not attracted me. But I go for the place and the surroundings. I think so much building would be for what I suggest (Original) Con las nuevas obras para completar el proyecto esta fantastico. Un sitio magnifico para pasear y disfrutar las vistas de santiago desde ahi. Las unicas pegas son la falta de bares o restaurantes, tiendas de artesania y exposiciones que de verdad nos enganchen a muchos a ir a verlas. En principio las que hay no me han atraido. Pero voy por el lugar y los alrededores. Creo que tanto edificio dsriapara lo que sugiero

(Translated by Google) Stunning architecture! An access funicular from the city would be perfect !!! (Original) Imprrsionante arquitectura! Sería perfecto un funicular de acceso desde la ciudad!!!

(Translated by Google) Architectural work of great beauty and majestic. (Original) Obra arquitectónica de gran belleza y majestuosa.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espectacular

(Translated by Google) It is worth seeing, it is important !! (Original) Merece la pena ver, es importante!!

(Translated by Google) Good place to spend the day (Original) Buen sitio para pasar el dia

(Translated by Google) Nice place for a walk. (Original) Lindo lugar para pasear.

(Translated by Google) Very entertaining to spend the afternoon. (Original) Muy entretenido para pasar la tarde.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Precioso

(Translated by Google) It's magic (Original) Es Mágica

(Translated by Google) Huge, it is the first sensation I had, perhaps even impressive, large spaces and strange buildings, but without apparent utility. It seems that they collected buildings built in various parts of the world and placed them there, without more. (Original) Enorme, es lo primera sensación que tuve, tal vez incluso impresionante, grandes espacios y edificios extraños, pero sin aparente utilidad. Parece que hicieran acopio de edificios construidos en diversas partes del mundo y los colocaran allí, sin mas.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting!!! (Original) Muy interesante!!!

(Translated by Google) Architecturally out of the ordinary but very, very badly used, there is no restaurant or place to drink something apart that not many cultural activities do here, in short, a great white elephant for the Galician community, waste of money (Original) Arquitectónicamente fuera de serie pero muy pero muy mal aprovechado, no hay restaurante o sitio donde beberse algo aparte que no hacen muchas actividades culturales aquí, en definitiva, un gran elefante blanco para la comunidad gallega, waste of money

(Translated by Google) The place is a gem (Original) O lugar e unha preciosidade

(Translated by Google) Emblematic place with magnificent views of Santiago de Compostela. A must see. (Original) Lugar emblemático y con vistas magníficas de Santiago de Compostela. De visita obligada.

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Xenial