Way of Saint James

Landmark

Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James in English, is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried. Pilgrims follow its routes as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth. It is also popular with hikers, cyclists, and organized tour groups.

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Where it is

1
Cathedral of Santiago de CompostelaLandmark · 50 m
2
Pazo do HórreoPolitical Site · 850 m
3
Mount PindoNatural Site · 47 km
4
Tower of HerculesHistorical Site · 57 km
5
Atlantic Islands of Galicia National ParkNatural Site · 64 km
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Cíes IslandsNatural Site · 78 km

Way of Saint James

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