Category: Towns and Cities
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The Camino de Santiago: A Blessing or a Curse?
Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Spain’s Galicia region, has been a destination for over a thousand years for pilgrims from all corners of the world. Its historical significance as the reputed burial place of Saint James the Apostle and its status as the terminus of the Camino de Santiago has cemented its place on…
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History of Samos Monastery
(MONASTERIO DE SAN JULIÁN DE SAMOS) Samos Monastery is an active Benedictine monastery in Samos, Galicia, Spain. It was established in the sixth century. This monastery served as a centre for learning, housing a School of Theology and Philosophy. Moreover, it is a crucial stop along the Way of Saint James pilgrimage route, leading pilgrims to…