“Pórtico de la Gloria” Everyone agrees: the “Pórtico de la Gloria” is one of the Romanesque wonders of the world. It features more than 200 figures carved by Maestro Mateo more than 800 years ago;... read more
The apostle that is embraced
Have you ever embraced one of Jesus’ apostles? Well, you can if you are a good pilgrim in the Cathedral of Santiago. On the high altar there awaits a very old statue of the apostle (800... read more
Well-guarded relics The relics of the Apostle James and his disciples lie below the main altar. When you enter, you have to keep still since it is a very small and very old mausoleum. The oldest part of the... read more
“Botafumeiro” I bet you have never seen a censer as big as the one in the Cathedral of Santiago' Nor one as famous: it even his its own name. It is called “Botafumeiro,” because, in the Galician... read more
The rooftops… and Compostela’s Quasimodo If you have already seen the Cathedral inside, why not visit it at the top' Convince your parents to go up to the rooftops, because that will be one of the best memories you will take away with... read more
The mysterious pilgrim in Plaza de la Quintana Don’t read this unless you are very brave: there is a ghost in Plaza de la Quintana. It’s true, you yourself will be able to see it every night. Silently creep up to the foot of the... read more
