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...
Record for the Camino de Santiago, which has exceeded 23% of the pilgrims in the Holy Year
The Camino de Santiago continues to attract an increasing number of pilgrims in 2023, even after the end of the biannual Holy Year 2021 – 2022. Daniel Lorenzo, director of the Cathedral Foundation, recently announced a 23% increase in the number of pilgrims...
