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Santiago celebrates Rosalia Day with music, poetry, offerings and a festival

Santiago celebrates Rosalia Day with music, poetry, offerings and a festival

Santiago de Compostela joins once again the celebrations in honor of the birth of Rosalía de Castro, on February 23rd, 1837. The City Council, together with the Rosalía Foundation, the Xunta de Galicia and the Raigame association, will hold a wreath laying at 11 a.m. this Friday in the Vigo square, located near the place where the poet was born 187 years ago.

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The story of the two Marías, Santiago’s most famous sisters

The story of the two Marías, Santiago’s most famous sisters

The Alameda de Santiago de Compostela is home to one of the most famous sculptures in the city: the two Marías. It is one of the most visited and photographed works by visitors. But these two colorful women hide a story of suffering, resistance and freedom that inspires many people today.

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Picheleiros’: why the inhabitants of Santiago are called this name

Picheleiros’: why the inhabitants of Santiago are called this name

Each city has a gentilicio with which to name its inhabitants. And the case of Santiago de Compostela is curious, since in addition to the two official ones (santiagués and compostelano), it has an extra term with which to denominate those of the area: ‘picheleiros’. But where did this curious term come from?

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The Pilgrims’ Road to Santiago welcomes 2024 with a record

The Pilgrims’ Road to Santiago welcomes 2024 with a record

The Camino de Santiago has bid farewell to 2023 with an extraordinary phenomenon, consolidating its success after the record numbers of Xacobeo 21-22. Santiago de Compostela has experienced a steady increase in the number of pilgrims, surpassing the figure of 446,000, marking a 2% increase over the Holy Year.

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The tradition of the Tree of Science of Santiago de Compostela

The tradition of the Tree of Science of Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is home to a statue that over the years has captured the attention of locals and tourists alike. It is the Tree of Science, a monument located between the schools of Fonseca and San Xerome that houses a curious tradition that has endured over the centuries.

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Second-hand stores in Santiago de Compostela

Second-hand stores in Santiago de Compostela

We are becoming more and more environmentally conscious. Sustainability is important to take care of the environment around us. This is where you can give a new life to many objects. In this article, we list some of the second hand stores in Santiago de Compostela.

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The legend of the shadow of La Quintana

The legend of the shadow of La Quintana

Santiago de Compostela is a city with a rich and varied history. And, as you might expect, it also has numerous myths behind it. One of the best known is the legend of the shadow of the Quintana.

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