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Europe's iconic churches struggle to accommodate worship and tourism

This seems to be a common dilemma across the world these days, made more apparent with the surge in global tourism. I’ve attached this article as it specifically mentions the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. (I’ve been to Pilgrim’s Mass on several occasions and have witnessed firsthand...
- Globetrottingpilgrim2010
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- Jul 21, 2023
- Replies: 33
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Culture, History & Language for pilgrims
Camino from Montpellier

When exploring Montpellier, I stumbled upon scallop shell markers that led through the old city center and continued along the Aquadukt Saint Clement. I tried to follow the Camino markers, but eventually lost them once I passed the aqueduct. Has anyone walked this route? If so, can anyone share...
- Globetrottingpilgrim2010
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- Oct 13, 2022
- Replies: 22
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇫🇷 Other routes in France
What Was The Camino Like Pre-Resurgence in Popularity?

As someone who has walked several Camino routes (my first was in 2013), I was curious to hear from anyone who has walked ANY Camino, say pre-year 2000, and what the experience was like. Specifically, accommodation, dining, interaction with locals, ease of finding your way (I can’t imagine there...
- Globetrottingpilgrim2010
- Thread
- Sep 28, 2022
- history
- Replies: 51
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
Alert Fires in/around Leiria, Portugal

Just curious if anyone has walked through the area of Leiria lately and if so, what is the status of the fires and damage to structures, the route itself and most importantly, the human toll? Are albergues even open in the area at this time?
- Globetrottingpilgrim2010
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2022
- Replies: 3
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇵🇹 Caminho PORTUGUÊS Central (Lisboa-Porto-Sant.)
Camino Norte

Having walked several of the more popular Camino routes over the years, I’m curious about the increasing popularity of the Camino Norte. Specifically, the number of pilgrims walking this route as well as the availability of accommodations - is it necessary to book beds/rooms/pensions in advance...
- Globetrottingpilgrim2010
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- May 29, 2022
- accommodation-general
- Replies: 13
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)