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  1. SRutledge

    Pilgrim masses in Santiago cathedral to be suspended from Monday 28 January 2019

    I missed the Botafumero on my first Camino last April, I planned to go back this year hoping to see it. Now I’m debating if I should postpone till next year. I know that’s not the principal reason to go but I certainly had a heart set on seeing it once at least.
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    What can you do in the Cathedral now

    You are permitted to hug the statue of Saint James high up in the cathedral. I cannot speak about anything else.
  3. SRutledge

    Is the Botafumeiro closed for repairs in 2018?

    You are blessed, in April I went to mass three times and did not see it swing once. This time I am determined.
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    Is the Botafumeiro closed for repairs in 2018?

    i read that the interior work will begin in Sept. 2018 (not an official source). that must affect the botafumeiro. i would love to find more exact info about the interior work - wrote to the pilgrim office no answer (yet). i am planning a return camino but want to know about the cathedral...
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    Current Status of Restoration of The Cathedral

    do you know when the interior work will be done and regular services (including the botafumeiro) will resume? I assume by next spring 2019 so as not to impact high season traffic - but wanted to find out as i'm looking to go back next year.
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    The new and cleaned up Cathedral

    fabulous photos - i came in April and hope to go back. Does anyone know when interior restoration will commence and how long it will prevent the botafumeiro from swinging?
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    Botafumeiro

    Yes thats the impression i have. Friends tell me they saw it, on days other than Fri. and Sun. So maybe i'll get lucky and a generous sponsor will have arranged for it.
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    Botafumeiro

    es the renovations originally planned for summer are postponed til fall in view of the high season
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    Botafumeiro

    Last Post here is from 2015. And I wondered if there was any new information. It appears that the botafumeirocanbe counted upon on Sundays, and Friday evenings. And on special religious dates. Other than that, it’s strictly by chance that you might see it at the pilgrims mess. Is that right...
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    Cathedral services disruption in 2018 for building work

    i was also told the botafumero will not be in use in 2018. this is due to the interior work on the Cathedral.

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