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Anyone have an answer on which is correct?
Hello all,
I'm working on a project, and am trying to figure out the correct spelling of "cruz de ferro". I've seen a few different spellings. Anyone have an answer on which is correct?
Yes everything is correct, but Galicia is not a province (and never was). It is an Autonomous Community and has 4 provinces: A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra.It will depend on which language you are speaking. In what we know as "Spanish" (which is actually the Castellano dialect), it would be "Cruz de Hierro". However, this is probably one of the least used ways to name it.
"Cruz de Ferro" is in Galician, therefore the name usually used by the Cathedral of Santiago (located in the Galicia province) and other official institutions. It is also spelt that way in Portuguese.
"Cruz de Fierro" is the Leonese spelling, as the cross itself is in the Leon province.
Do you have pic of that stone?P.S. As you approach the Cruz de Ferro, you know it's right there ahead of you, often you can hear the noise of many people gathered in the distance - as you approach there is a small memorial stone often passed unseen or ignored, a stone commemorating those who died in the Spanish Cival War. No politics mind you, but do stop for a sobering thought on this conflict and on other wars elsewhere.
I love it. You should post it as a pic. It perfectly captures the profound moment a pilgrim feels as he ascends the mound of burdens.Thanks for the input and the history. I really appreciate it! If it’s good enough for the cathedral, the spelling is good enough for me I ended up doing a little vintage travel poster piece based on a photo I took of my buddy walking up to the cross to set his stone down and just wanted to have it marked right.
Cruz Fe Ferro
If I need to delete this link, please let me know. I’m not trying to promote anything, just share some Camino love and put some clarity to the question I was asking!
Galicia is not a province (and never was). It is an Autonomous Community and has 4 provinces: A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra.
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Yes, many people confuse the different autonomous communities in Spain with provinces. There are 17 autonomous communities (plus two autonomous cities) , with provinces within them.Yes everything is correct, but Galicia is not a province (and never was). It is an Autonomous Community and has 4 provinces: A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra.
Sadly no, though once, no politics mind you, I arranged a row of stones spelling out ¡no pasarán! in honor of my two uncles who died in the conflict - fighting for the side which lost.Do you have pic of that stone?
Should you really want to know try "Galicia-A Concise History" by Sharif Gemie University of Wales Press easily found ABE booksYes everything is correct, but Galicia is not a province (and never was). It is an Autonomous Community and has 4 provinces: A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra.
Ok, thank you , I will read it.Should you really want to know try "Galicia-A Concise History" by Sharif Gemie University of Wales Press easily found ABE books
Your local bookshop may have problems finding the book, look here:Ok, thank you , I will read it.
Galicia was part of the Roman province Gallaecia that included Asturias, Leon and North Portugal. Since then never has been considered as "province".
Yes fierro is old Spanish but fierru/fierro is also Asturleones.Cruz de Ferro - galego
Cruz de Fierro - old spanish
Cruz de Hierro - modern spanish
¡no pasarán!Sadly no, though once, no politics mind you, I arranged a row of stones spelling out ¡no pasarán! in honor of my two uncles who died in the conflict - fighting for the side which lost.