In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. You know the rhyme, but did you know that remnants of Christopher Columbus’ journey dapple the Camino de Santiago? Along the Portuguese Coastal and Central routes, you pass through several important historical sites where you can learn about the Iberian Peninsula’s rich maritime history. Here are a handful of...Read More
The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, was one of the most common paths of pilgrimage during the Middle Ages. The path technically began at the pilgrim’s door, but there were a dozen routes that all led through Spain to Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of Saint James were...Read More
Pilgrims faithfully walk the Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James or Saint James’ Way) to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia every year. The city’s Christian heritage is well documented. Yet, its unique pre-Christian Celtic and Roman history is less familiar to visitors. Various sites in Galicia Spain remind us of the...Read More
In the Middle Ages, pilgrimage along Camino de Santiago or Way of Saint James was recognized as one of the three most significant pilgrimages for believers of Christian faith, along with the journeys to Rome and Jerusalem. Pilgrims arrived to the Cathedral in Santiago to pay their respects at the tomb of Saint James or Santo Iago...Read More
