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  1. Bradypus

    New religious heritage museum in Carrión de los Condes church

    A new museum focussed on religious heritage and the Camino is opening in the Church of Santiago in Carrión de los Condes. http://www.gentedigital.es/palencia/noticia/3592188/un-nuevo-museo-en-carrion-palencia-reune-70-piezas-de-patrimonio-religioso-de-la-zona-vinculada-al-camino-de-santiago/
  2. B

    Michelangelo painting in Logrono

    I understand from the book the Pilgrimage Road to Santiago that there is a Michelangelo painting of the crucifixion in the Iglesia de Santa Maria la Redonda. It is said to be in a vault behind the altar--you need to put in a coin to see it. A google search confirmed that it is there though one...
  3. B

    Help identifying mysterious letters on a door knocker in Cirauqui

    The attached photos were taken in Cirauqui last September, though the date is irrelevant. Streetview says the door belongs to 9 Calle Portal. What intrigues me is the letters on the 'ribbon' wrapped around the ring of the door knocker. Some of the letters must be on the other side of the ring...
  4. Stephan the Painter

    LIVE from the Camino A Sketchbook Camino

    Starting April 7, 2022 from Pamplona. I started off my day waking up in the Hostal Bearan, which is a modern and comfortable space if a little thin walled. After getting some equipment together I left and briefly looked around Pamplona. This being my first Camino, my eyes welled up with tears...
  5. mspath

    New old addition for Castrojeriz

    The next time you visit Castrojeriz you might glimpse within the church of Santo Domingo this final piece of 17th c. tapestry.
  6. SeñorJacques

    Favorite places to spend an extra day/night to visit historical/cultural sites?

    I know this question has been asked here before (though not recently), and I also know that pre-planning my itinerary before actually setting out on my walk may be antithetical to the "spirit of the Camino" for some of you 😉 That said: I have the luxury of spending a few extra days along the...
  7. timr

    Visiting the Unique Cathedral of the Moorland on the Camino de Santiago

    I am not sure where to post this - it doesn't fall into an obvious category. [Mods feel free to re-assign.] [Mod note: Done] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/12/hopes-cathedral-of-the-moorland-could-save-spanish-village-with-single-resident It is the same story as many villages on the...
  8. peregrina2000

    Edades del Hombre, 2021

    I know many forum members have walked into towns on the camino routes in Castilla y León and been surprised to see some very special expositions that form part of the annual “Edades del Hombre.” I’ve seen them in Astorga, Arévalo (Camino de Levante), and Segovia (Madrid). This year’s theme is...
  9. B

    What do you know about this statue?

    The attached photo was taken in 2016 in the main square of the large Monte do Gozo hostal/albergue. My googling is not the best, clearly, as I've not been able to find the name of the sculptor or when it was erected. Do you know? Any other information welcome e.g. if there was a model for the...
  10. scruffy1

    Basilica de San Isidoro in León and Stupid Stupid Me

    In my opinion, the most amazing church before SdC must be San Isidoro in León. There is a tour usually in Spanish occasionally in English which should be taken the first time around. The church decoration is all Romanesque from the statues, the column capitals, to the gorgeous mind-boggling...
  11. alexwalker

    Surprising background of the Alto del Perdon

    On one of the first days of our Camino Frances walk, we come to the top of Alto del Perdon, with its windmills, and not least, metal sculptures of pilgrims. But what do these sculptures actually mean? Here's an explanation...
  12. Artful-Chick

    O Cebreiro aqua-lady statute...research help, request

    I've been blogging/writing about my 2019 Camino Frances journey, for friends and fellow pilgrims who have cancelled (had to or chose to) their 2020 trip. When we reached O'Cebreiro (by horse) I spied this statute, after our lunch with Victor, I went back and took photos, however, I haven't been...
  13. B

    What is the meaning (if any) of this bas-relief?

    The attached photo was taken in La Laguna (between La Faba and O Cebreiro). It looks a bit like a boat or an anchor, with a face either side of the mast or shank. It is on the jamb of a barn door to the left of the path. Do you know what it means? Perhaps you saw a mention of it in a guide to...
  14. trecile

    Calatrava Architecture on the Camino

    Note from moderator: This comment by trecile set off a spate of posts about the Spanish architect Calatrava. I have made it a new thread, and think it would be fun to make a list of all Calatrava buildings we have seen on the Camino. Did you go to the park by the river over the really cool...
  15. Michael Mattalo

    Painting - Camino de Santiago - Onwards to Molinaseca

    My wife and I walked the St. James way this past spring from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. The walk was, as expected of course, a life rewarding experience. We captured many of the beautiful sites and vistas we saw and experienced in 1,600+ photos and 50+ videos. These have...
  16. Rebecca Jane Johnston

    Painting on the Camino

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd mention this for anyone who might be interested or have some advice for me. In Sept/Oct last year I completed my first Camino on the French way and documented my travels in a little watercolour journal. Had a great response from everyone that saw it and it got me...
  17. minaleigh

    Good Historical Sites?

    Hey all! My friend and I are starting El Camino towards the end of May and walking through June. I was wondering if anyone could suggest museums, churches, ruins, and other historical sites to visit on Camino Frances? And it doesn't have to be museums in the traditional sense, as even simple...
  18. OssieMate

    John Lennon's 'Imagine' along the Camino way.

    Hi Forum Members. I just completed the Camino from Roncevalles to Santiago today. Along the way I noticed that a pilgrim had written the lyrics ( a line at a time) of John Lennon's song 'Imagine', on the side of the green waste bins. I thought I would photograph these bins but, unfortunately...
  19. C

    Architecture student doing El Camino in September starting in Burgos

    Hey everyone, This sight is absolutely incredible and reading everyone's experiences has convinced me this is going to be more than just an experience of beautiful sceneries and intensive walking. I think the more I know, the better prepared I will be for the trip! I am really excited, but also...
  20. waveprof

    Best Guidebook for historical/cultural/architecture etc

    We are trying to limit not carrying too many, or too heavy of a guidebook, but we are trying to find the one that is the best combination of good maps but, more than anything, gives a good cultural, historical, and architectural background to what we will be walking by. We own a couple of...

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