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  1. JohnLloyd

    Does anyone know the story behind this marvellous mural at Muxía?

    As I wandered the shoreline to the harbour at Muxía last April, I spotted a wall of murals which were quite intriguing. This one, in particular, caught my eye, with its movement and style. Does anyone know the story behind this arresting image?
  2. David Tallan

    Wealth in stone: building activity of the viscounts of Bearne on the pilgrimage roads of the Atlantic Pyrenees (c. 1063-c.1130)

    I saw this in a Facebook group and thought it might be of interest to those who frequent this forum: "An open access article in the Journal of Medieval Iberian Studies [vol. 15, issue 1 2023 pp 24-49] may be of interest. It is "Wealth in stone: building activity of the viscounts of Bearne on...
  3. peregrina2000

    Primitivo Detours

    I know there are some who don‘t like to deviate from the Camino route while walking, but I have gotten an email question from a friend about what little gems are not too far from the Camino Primitivo. I know I have recently written something about this, but I can’t find the thread. So I...
  4. B

    How do I spell this sculptor’s name?

    We were talking about the unusual sculpture of the Crucifixion in the church of Furelos: I had 90 results with <"Manuel Cagide" escultor> (including one from melideturismo.com) and 1600 with <"Manuel Cajide" escultor> (including one from santiagoturismo.com). This wouldn't matter to anyone with...
  5. peregrina2000

    Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Picasso's Death with Exhibits across Spain and France

    This year marks the 50th year since Picasso’s death. Both the Spanish and French governments are mounting an extensive series of exhibits to commemorate his life and his art. Here’s a link to a list of the exhibits across Spain, and a link to what’s going on in Madrid. And to the French...
  6. 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...
  7. El Cascayal

    Portico de la Gloria

    While browsing the internet for Portico de la Gloria today, I found this incredible free app that allows a magnificent close up view of the Portico. Pre and post restauration information with the ability to zoom in and see it in great detail. It may be downloaded in English. Great for end of...
  8. mspath

    Hidden tombs in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

    Kim Wiĺlsher in The Guardian dated December 9, 2022 details how Notre Dame's uncovered tombs beneath the cathedral's crossing have begun to reveal their secrets. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/09/notre-dames-uncovered-tombs-start-to-reveal-their-secrets
  9. PeggyL

    Sculpture- What does this one represent? Photo taken outside of Sarria, located on municipal property.

  10. LavanyaLea

    Beautiful video Camino del Norte/Primitivo focusing on history/culture

    https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/caminos-de-santiago-entre-el-cielo-y-la-tierra/camino-norte-primitivo-2/6733492/ Came across this video… it’s about 45min long, so I watched it over a few days… in Spanish with Spanish subtitle - which I find pitched at the right level for possibly my somewhat...
  11. tigermike

    Please help me identify this old carving

    Hi everyone. I have recently come across this very old oak carving of what I believe to be St James, aka Santiago. And am particularly intrigued by the scallop shell and crossed daggers (?) on his cloak. Is this an ancient pilgrim emblem ? Does this possibly date back to the Middle Ages when of...
  12. L

    R.I.P Pierre Soulages

    R.I.P. Pierre Soulages, abstract artist commissioned in 1986 to create 104 stained glass windows for the Romanesque abbey of Sainte-Foy at Conques - a place where pilgrims repose along the Voie du Puy. ´´Delicately complementing the hues of the surrounding stone, they fulfilled Soulages’ aim...
  13. Camino Chrissy

    Artists on Camino

    I happened to see a detailed art drawing by a forum member under "Random camino photos" today. I found the photo intriguing, so I searched the artist's name, @Paul Revill, and found his whole series of 37 drawings as he walked the Camino Frances. He sketches with a detailed, charming type of...
  14. mspath

    To Know Portugal, Explore Azulejo Tilework

    Dena Levitz in this current article published in the Smithsonian Magazine describes/illustrates the importance of selected historic Portuguese tiles but also some contemporary examples such as within Lisbon neighborhoods. Perhaps you may have seen these or other examples while on a camino.
  15. LavanyaLea

    Santiago artist who makes custom souvenir certificates

    [Moderator note: this post was moved from another thread, in order highlight it better.] Zamo Tamay is an artist based in Santiago, his gallery is just a few mins walk from the Cathedral. He does exactly what you had written above. First, you choose a piece of pilgrim related artwork, then on...
  16. B

    I need help with a picture from the museum

    Hello. My name is Ben. My wife and I went on our Camino from September 6-September 12. We walked the coastal Portuguese starting in Baiona. Thank you for any help you can provide. We took these photos in a stairwell in the Cathedral Museum. I did not see any information about them. I...
  17. mspath

    Pallozas, round houses in Galicia

    Published 14/09/2022 this BBC article by Itxaso Zuñiga Ruiz describes/illustrates Pallozas, the distinctive vernacular round houses found in northwest Spain. You may have spotted some while walking. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220913-spains-ingenious-fairy-tale-houses
  18. Albertagirl

    Information for Oviedo visit, on interesting churches and architecture nearby

    I shall be walking the Salvador later in the fall and have vague memories that there are interesting churches and other ancient architecture near Oviedo. If anyone could refer me to threads which discuss this I would be grateful, as I have had no success myself in finding anything, I shall have...
  19. mspath

    Medieval craftsmen at Notre Dame de Paris

    Kim Wiĺlsher in this article dated 20/08/2022 published in The Guardian details how contemporary medieval-trained carpenters are going back to build the future at Notre Dame Cathedral. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/aug/20/notre-dame-cathedral-fire-rebuild-medieval-carpenters-guledon
  20. Matthew King

    Noughts and crosses

    Has anyone seen the noughts and crosses carved in to the stone around SdC especially near San Martin Pinario

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