An ancient Franciscan monastery that is planned to become soon a pilgrim’s hostel
Old Franciscan Hospice Carmen Alvarez
Hermitage of Our Lady Bienvenida Carmen Alvarez
According to tradition, the Virgin appeared to a farmer from Puente del Arzobispo, who called out: “Welcome, Lady, to this town!”
Ancient Pilgrims hospital Carmen Alvarez
Old pilgrims’ hospital of Puente del Arzobispo on the way to Guadalupe with a beautiful porticus
Santa Catalina Church Carmen Alvarez
A mudéjar church dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alessandria
An outstanding example of Cistercian architecture, it is an obligatory stop for pilgrims on their way to Compostela along the Via de la Plata
The Archbishop's Bridge Camino Real a Guadalupe
The Archbishop’s Bridge stands out not only for its functionality, but also for its historical and strategic importance.
In most Buddhist traditions, pilgrimages aim mainly at two things: enlightenment and liberation from suffering.
Pilgrimages in Shinto thus seek to bring pilgrims in contact with nature, with the divine forces dwelling in it, and with their own selves
Within the shrine grounds, there is also an ancient tree more than 800 years old that is considered equally sacred