063-santiago de compostela

Day 13 Week 03

 

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, 1075-1211, Romanesque pilgrim church, Spain

This ornate church, which reputedly houses the remains of St. James, became a focal point for Christianity in Western Europe. Many roads, referred to a the Way of St. James, were established because of the many religious pilgrims that were drawn to this location.

 
 
 

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