Apostolic Crypt

The Apostolic Crypt and reliquary is under the Capilla Mayor. The remains of St. James and two of his disciples are said to been discovered here in the 9th century. "A side-staircase descends to the Crypt , containing the graves of the Apostle and two of his disciples. The silver shrine for the bones of the saint is modern".--Baedeker 1913. IMG_8646

Santiago de Compostela - Day 2

October 22nd 2022
Our morning walking tour of Santiago de Compostela began right at the hotel. Our local guide first took us around the historical Parador to see the courtyards. The Hostal was built around a plan with four courtyards and a chapel in the center. The front two courtyards, Patio San Marcos and Patio San Juan, were built out in the later 16th century, soon after the building was completed. The two in t ... read more

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more

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