San Juan de Ortega: the saint builder of the Camino Francés
Who was San Juan de Ortega? San Juan de Ortega was born in 1080 in Quintanaortuño, a village in Burgos. […]
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Taxes on the Camino de Santiago in ancient times: the price of going on pilgrimage
Why did taxes exist on the Camino de Santiago in ancient times? Taxes on the Camino de Santiago in ancient […]
The General Archive of Simancas: the documentary treasure of the Camino de Santiago
What is the General Archive of Simancas? The General Archive of Simancas is the historical archive of the Crown of […]
Signposting of the Camino de Santiago for bicycles
How is the Camino de Santiago signposted for bicycles? The signposting of the Camino de Santiago for bicycles is the […]
Alfonso II the Chaste: the first pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Who was Alfonso II the Chaste? Alfonso II, popularly known as the Chaste, was king of Asturias from 791 until […]
The first pilgrim hospitals: history of Jacobean hospitality
What were pilgrim hospitals? Pilgrim hospitals were charitable and welfare establishments that provided accommodation, food and care to pilgrims who […]
Letters of recommendation for pilgrims: history and function of a forgotten document
What were letters of recommendation for pilgrims? Letters of recommendation for pilgrims were written documents that certified the pilgrim status […]
Highest points of the Camino de Santiago: a route-by-route guide for pilgrims
The highest points of the Camino de Santiago are places where the landscape changes completely, the effort becomes invisible and […]
Trades linked to the Camino de Santiago: history of Jacobean jobs
Why did the Camino de Santiago generate its own trades? The Camino de Santiago contributed to the creation of its […]
The European Federation of the Camino de Santiago: what it is, what it does and how to get in touch
What is the European Federation of the Camino de Santiago? The European Federation of the Camino de Santiago is an […]
