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Spain - Santiago de Compostela, along with Jerusalem and Rome, is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage destinations in the world. The pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela (the Way of St. James) leads to the tomb of the apostle James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Most pilgrims follow the French route, which starts in Roncesvalles or Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and continues through northern Spain to Santiago, the capital of Galicia. This route is 900 km long. There are also pilgrims who begin the journey in their own country, for example from the Netherlands. The current path of the Camino Francés originated in the first half of the 11th century, although it is believed the route is much older. In the city of Santiago de Compostela, there are 46 churches, 114 church bells, and 288 altars. Some unique religious relics are preserved here, including two 14th-century angels.
Historic city of Toledo
Spain - Toledo, one of the oldest cities in Spain, was once the capital of the Iberian Carpetani and was conquered by the Romans in 192 BC, who named it Toletum. The city lies on the banks of the Tagus River, southwest of the capital Madrid. With its rich history ...
The Cathedral of Toledo
Spain - The Cathedral of Toledo in Toledo is one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Spain. It was built between 1227 and 1493 on the site of a former Moorish mosque and is dedicated to Mary. The 90-meter-high north tower contains the famous Campana Gorda, ...
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Spain - From the bridge, beneath the Arcs Rouges, I see the modern Guggenheim Museum on the opposite bank — it looks stunning. What a unique building. The thousands of titanium panels shimmer in the sunlight. In front of the museum stands the five-meter-tall ...
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona
Spain - The Sagrada Família, officially Basílica y Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia, is a basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. The name means Holy Family. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day. Work paused for several ...
The Spanish capital Madrid
Spain - The center of Spain’s capital Madrid is compact and atmospheric. When walking through the city, it doesn’t feel like a typical capital. Most of the main attractions are within walking distance. The Palacio Real, the royal palace, is well worth a visit ...