Germany’s Camino trek rivals Spain’s famous pilgrimage—and is a lot less crowded
The Camino de Santiago is more than just one 500-mile route through Spain. Here’s why you should consider hiking the German ...
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Special plan for the protection and restoration of the historic city of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
In order to face challenges such as urban gentrification, the abandonment of the city centre and the impact of tourism, the City of Santiago de Compostela developed a comprehensive framework for ...
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Walking the Way
It ends at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where the supposed remains of St. James, one of Jesus Christ’s Twelve Apostles, are enshrined. When I walked the Way, I became part of an ...
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Santiago de Compostela (Old Town)
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DNA testing identifies Teodomiro, the bishop who founded the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage 12 centuries ago
On a July afternoon, in the central nave of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the incense of the Botafumeiro fills the air as thousands of tourists and pilgrims gather around ...
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Religious Destination: Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela was proclaimed the first European Cultural itinerary by the Council of Europe in 1987. This route from the French-Spanish border was - and still is - taken by pilgrims to ...