The statues from the Portico of Glory that were held by the Franco family return to Santiago
Santiago de Compostela is celebrating the return of the statues from the Portico of Glory, which are coming home after more than seventy years. These are the figures of the prophets Abraham and Isaac, attributed to Master Mateo, the creator of this iconic space in the...
The old house of the bell ringers of Santiago Cathedral
The bellringer’s trade has its origins in the Middle Ages, when in the great cathedrals and churches of Europe bells played a fundamental role in religious and social life. The work of the bell ringer consisted of ringing the bells at different times of the day...
The legend and history of the tomb of St. James the Apostle
Thousands of people come year after year to Santiago de Compostela to visit the tomb of the Apostle in the Cathedral of Santiago. It is the final destination of the Camino and its numerous routes that depart from different parts of Europe. But the remains of St. James...
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 so-called legend of the shadow of the Quintana. When night falls and the public lighting is turned on, the...
