The former convent of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, located on a hill outside the historic city walls, next to the path by which pilgrims arrived in Compostela, now houses the Museo do Pobo Galego. Through a wide and varied collection of pieces, it offers an overview of the most representative manifestations of Galicia’s own culture. Its permanent rooms display various aspects of the maritime world, traditional trades, the countryside, clothing, and popular architecture. It also has sections on archaeology, Galician painting, and sculpture. Temporary exhibitions on various themes are regularly organized. The Museo do Pobo Galego was established under the auspices of a Board of Trustees composed of entities and individuals working in different areas of Galician culture, as well as representatives of public and academic institutions. It was inaugurated in October 1977, in the building donated by the City Council of Santiago de Compostela. The Bonaval convent, founded in the 13th century by Saint Dominic of Guzmán, was rebuilt in Baroque style in the 17th and 18th centuries. The most notable part was designed by the architect Domingo de Andrade. Inside, you can admire an original triple helical staircase.