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Make it to Eunate (near Puente la Reina) for the most intriguing Romanesque chapel 'on' the Camino. A day trip to Lugo (from Sarria) is worth it to admire its Roman walls and tapas. It's just off the Camino, but Vilar de Donas near Palas de Rei is another inspiring Romanesque churchHey 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 collections of art or artifacts are good, too! I got my Bachelor's in Art History and Museum Studies, while my friend got his in Classics, Spanish, and Latin, and this would be a good chance for us to see such places! I would love to see any Gothic and Romanesque style architecture, while my friend loves all things Roman.
Gracias de antemano!
Peg and I did not visit this but I'm reporting here that in a recent post someone said that they got a lot of cultural information from the museum that proved useful later in the camino.The Museo de la Evolución Humana, The Museum of Human Evolution, Paseo Sierra de Atapuerca in Burgos!!!
How about a mosque?
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I would love to visit a mosque! It completely slipped my mind to be honest. One of the places I am hoping to visit someday is Cordoba.
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Sorry I wasn't replying. For some reason, I wasn't getting alerts for this thread.
I stayed in Burgos for a few days in 2011, and saw most of above. From memory either Wednesday or Thursday was cheaper entry fee. Put a whole day aside for the Museum of Evolution. Also be aware that a lot of museums are closed on a Monday so try to research beforehand.The Museo de la Evolución Humana, The Museum of Human Evolution, Paseo Sierra de Atapuerca in Burgos!!! First of all the building itself, don't have to go in! Stand at the top of the hill and look down between the two wings. A lesson in architectural perspective, look down and wait for a car to go by!You will understand when you get there. Inside is prehistoric anthropology very good if you like such things.
Since we are in Burgos don't miss Monastario de las Huelgas, a former monastery now a museum viewed only by guided tour. A beautiful and intriguing building well worth the time. To the left of the Camino as you leave Burgos, in the University compound and it is sign posted.
How about a mosque?
You beat me to it .... regarding the reduced hours. We stayed overnight in the closest town and got there first thing the following morning. The Church and adjacent albergue were closed (in fact, I believe the albergue is no longer operating). There was not another structure in sight and not a soul to be seen. The setting is very beautiful and peaceful but, as we couldn't wait around until the Church opened - at 10:00 I think it was - we left very disappointed.Church at Eunate ....... This requires a slight detour but just makes the day from Pamplona to Puente la Reina a few kms longer. Check on opening hours ahead of time. The church is now in charge of visiting hours and hours are reduced from previous years.
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