Tradition

.. is to place both hands on this statue and rub or kiss its head for wisdom and et cetera.

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August 9th 2006
The Cathedral del Apostol is gorgeous. I can only imagine what it´s like for someone who´s done the camino, to arrive at this destination. It´s a little crazy here due to the influx of tourists and pilgrims but the vibe is great. The Cathedral takes up a whole chunk of the old city, the rest of it is easy to walk around although most of the shops are tourist-oriented. I've tried the pulpo a ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela

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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