The “pilgrim’s passport” is both a practical tool and a symbol of the journey, with roots in medieval Europe.
Credentials with stamps and a shell on the road to Santiago de Compostela Stig Alenas - Shutterstock
The pinecone as a symbol of strength and unity Asociación Amigos del Camino de Santiago en Ávila
Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago in the lead-up to the Xacobeo 2027 might receive a golden pinecone as a gift — an unexpected token of fraternity and camaraderie
Church of St John José Luis Díaz Segovia
A church built close to a defensive tower from the 12th century
Hermitage of Our Lady of the Fons Griega José Luis Díaz Segovia
A little hermitage which stands close to the Camino de Santiago
Hermitage called "La Caminanta" in Arevalo José Luis Díaz Segovia
A small Renaissance chapel located at a crossroads on the Camino de Santiago
El Salvador church of Arevalo Josep Curto - Shutterstock
Tradition claims that this ancient church was built by Emperor Constantine itself
Church of St John José Luis Díaz Segovia
A 12th century church that was part of the city wall, today it houses interesting Baroque works of art.
Church of St Dominic José Luis Díaz Segovia
This ancient church has an impressive Baroque main altarpiece and a Plateresque grille
Church of St Martin José Luis Díaz Segovia
A Romanesque church with two towers and fantastic medieval mural paintings of the Last Supper