John Paul II in Santiago de Compostela: history, visits and legacy
Who was John Paul II? John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła in Wadowice (Poland) in 1920, was the 264th pope […]
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The military orders on the Camino de Santiago: history, functions and legacy
What were the military orders? The military orders were religious and military institutions founded in the Middle Ages, whose members […]
Charles V’s pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela: history and itinerary
Who was Charles V? Charles V was born in Ghent in 1500; he was King of Spain, Emperor of the […]
The Franciscans on the Camino de Santiago: history, convents and hospitaleros
What role did the Franciscans play on the Camino de Santiago? The Franciscans played an essential role on the Camino […]
Diego Gelmírez: the archbishop who turned Santiago into the centre of the world
Who was Diego Gelmírez? Diego Gelmírez was born in Galicia in 1065, into a noble family. In his youth he […]
Pórtico de la Gloria: history, meaning and visit to the Romanesque jewel
What is the Pórtico de la Gloria? The Pórtico de la Gloria is the monumental doorway that gives access to […]
The ritual of embracing the Apostle Santiago
What is the ritual of embracing the Apostle Santiago? The ritual of embracing the Apostle Santiago consists of the pilgrim’s […]
The Santiago Order’s commandery: history, functions and legacy on the Camino de Santiago
What was a commandery of the Order of Santiago? A commandery of the Order of Santiago was a territorial and […]
The Camino de Madrid: Stages, route and planning
What is the Camino de Madrid? The Camino de Madrid is one of the lesser-known Jacobean routes. It links Madrid […]
The Archive of the Cathedral of Santiago: the treasure of the Camino
What is the Archive of the Cathedral of Santiago? The Archive of the Cathedral of Santiago is the institution responsible […]
