Camino de Santiago – the road under the stars
Camino De Santiago
photo by: alessandro pucci
“And don’t forget: the tourist says “Give me…”; the pilgrim says “thank-you”.”
Santiago di Compostela in northwestern Spain is a major pilgrimage destination for Christians where legend says that the remains of the apostle St James are allegedly interred. The millennium pilgrimage to the shrine in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is known in English as the Way of St. James and in Spanish as the Camino de Santiago. Over 100,000 pilgrims travel to the city each year from points all over Europe.
The Cathedral stands on the edge of the main plaza of the old city and is reputed to be the burial place of St James, one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ. The Cathedral is primarily built in the Gothic style with a profusion of classic details. Some of the most significant features of the Cathedral are the 12th century Portico da Gloria behind the Western façade as well as the golden shell adorning the altar which is kissed by a steady stream of pilgrims as a sign of homage. Continue reading
