The church houses an impressive high altarpiece, considered the best work of polychrome sculpture of the Avila school
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in El Barraco José Luis Díaz Segovia
The church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in El Tiemblo José Luis Díaz Segovia
This church is important because of its connection to the Pilgrim’s Road to Santiago, and also because of its connection to Saint Teresa of Jesus
For centuries, this enclave has been a place of passage for pilgrims on their way from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela
The presence of relics transforms otherwise ordinary places into extraordinary sites of pilgrimage, inviting everyone to go on pilgrimage
Planning is the key to a successful pilgrimage Image by Orna on Pixabay
This guide will help you navigate these essential elements to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling experience
There is a witness in stone of one of the most famous pilgrimages to Santiago in history, that of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand, in 1486.
Most of the music associated with the Camino was once compiled in the renowned Codex Calixtinus
Tradition claims the Botafumeiro was first used in the 11th century, as pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela became common after the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle
An element that is often underestimated (even though it is also fundamental) is the choice of clothing. And, when it comes to walking, socks play a leading role