Northern Spain and the Camino de Santiago
We follow the trail pilgrims have trod for centuries, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in the northwest corner of Spain. Along the way, we stop off in Pamplona to run with the bulls, and dive into the unique Celtic culture of Galicia—where Riverdance meets flamenco.
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Santiago de Compostela, Spain - Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Camino de Santiago Full Doumentary (The Way of St. James )
Camino de Santiago full documentary in english and spanish.
Camino de Santiago (The Way of Saint James) is the perfect mix of touristic-sports adventure and religious sentiment. This documentary shows all of the story from the origins until today.
The discovery of the sepulcher of the Apostle Santiago, in the first third of the IX century, compelled many Christians to make pilgrimages to Compostela doing the Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James) to worship his relics.
This required the construction of a church. This building, besides guarding and honoring the relics of the Apostle and his disciples Teodoro and Atanasio, had to take in a greater number of pilgrims coming from the Peninsular kingdoms, as well as from the rest of Europe. The purpose of its builders was not only to construct the most perfect church dedicated to the cult of the pilgrims; they wanted to make Compostela a religious and artistic reference for the world, like Rome and Jerusalem.
These are the beginnings of a fascinating story, a fabulous saga spanning centuries carried out
by thousands of people united in their devotion to the figure of the Apostle Santiago, in a remote corner of Finisterre. They called it Compostela: the field of stars.
The present state of the Santiago Cathedral is the result of numerous changes, projects, works, remodeling; in short, an evolving and impassioned architectural and artistic creation developed throughout many centuries.
Camino de Santiago. The Temple of the Stars - Full Documentary
Even though Jerusalem, Rome and Santiago have been the three great destinations for pilgrims
since the Middle Ages, the Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James) to Santiago is the only one that is still traveled the same way today as it was back then: on foot and with little else than a shoulder pouch.
It had been a long time since news of the discovery of the Santiago sepulcher had reached France. Those were dark and dangerous times.
Terror broke loose when the Saracen army flattened Compostela. Almanzor had destroyed its basilica and other churches and monasteries. Bishop Diego Peláez decided to build a new church
to replace the pre-Romanesque Basilica. We fly over the city of Santiago. From up here, we can see the cathedral and near it, the church of San Félix de Solovio.
And it is in this place where chronicles tell of a hermit known as Pelayo who, as he fasted, observed some lights shining on the ancient Roman citadel. Before such news, the bishop arrived at the site and discovered the entrance to a small sepulcher among the weeds.
A church was built above the sepulcher to worship the Apostle’s relics. Construction was finished in 830 and Bishop Teodomiro consecrated the first Church of Santiago.
In the year 1101, while in Santiago after being named bishop by Pope Paschal II Diego Gelmírez initiated his projects. The first would be the conclusion of the cathedral. It was apparent that if he wanted the Santiago church to become that great Apostolic see, it had to be at the vanguard of art.
To this end, he patronized continuous exchanges between Compostelan builders and the most advanced constructors of the times. Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) had definitely become a torrent of culutral and artistic exchange between Galicia and the rest of Europe.
Diego Gelmírez had achieved all of his goals: the construction of the cathedral was well on its way
and it was a benchmark for European Romanesque art;
And finally, on April 21 1211, Archbishop Pedro Muñiz, in the presence of King Alfonso IX,
consecrated the Romanesque cathedral of Santiago. The visits of Pope John Paul II and later Benedict XVI in the Holy Compostelan year of 2010, surrounded by a fervent multitude of pilgrims from all over the world, through Camino de Santiago ( Way of St. James) are a testimony to the magnificent vitality the Jacobean cult has today.
But notwithstanding all the changes, the works of Peláez and Gelmírez, of Masters Bernardo, Esteban, Mateo, and countless others, still remain unaltered and recognizable. In the spaces within its naves, columns, tribunes, chapels and porticos, the spirit of all those who contributed to its erection is conserved.
Thousands of pilgrims from around the world held each year Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) to venerate the relics of the Apostle. Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) ends in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
A Walking Vacation on the Camino de Santiago
A walking vacation or hiking tour on the Camino de Santiago in Spain is the perfect way to learn about a new country, meet new friends, experience the local culture and tone up. Hiking the Way of St. James recently gained popularity from the movie THE WAY with Martin Sheen. No worries though. Walking the Camino is still an adventure of the heart. Walking The World's founder, Ward Luthi, recently completed his own walking tour of the Camino, hiking from Leon to Santiago de Compostela. Looking for the perfect walking vacation? Try the Camino.
Santiago de Compostela, Final Day
My final days in Santiago. Technically speaking, one day of rest before the coast, two days before I fly out.
El Camino in Santiago Spain
El Camino in Santiago Spain
Vlog #5: Camino de Santiago || I almost missed my train to Pamplona
Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago | The Way of St. James
The Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago). Compostela | Documentary Part 1
The Way of St James (Camino de Santiago) is the perfect mix of touristic-sports adventure and religious sentiment. This documentary shows all of the story from the origins until today.
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The discovery of the sepulcher of the Apostle Santiago, in the first third of the IX century, compelled many Christians to make pilgrimages to Compostela to worship his relics.
This required the construction of a church. This building, besides guarding and honoring the relics of the Apostle and his disciples Teodoro and Atanasio, had to take in a greater number of pilgrims coming from the Peninsular kingdoms, as well as from the rest of Europe. The purpose of its builders was not only to construct the most perfect church dedicated to the cult of the pilgrims; they wanted to make Compostela a religious and artistic reference for the world, like Rome and Jerusalem.
These are the beginnings of a fascinating story, a fabulous saga spanning centuries carried out
by thousands of people united in their devotion to the figure of the Apostle Santiago, in a remote corner of Finisterre. They called it Compostela: the field of stars.
The present state of the Santiago Cathedral is the result of numerous changes, projects, works, remodeling; in short, an evolving and impassioned architectural and artistic creation developed throughout many centuries.
▶ Compostela: First part of the documentary The Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago). The Temple of stars.
Even though Jerusalem, Rome and Santiago have been the three great destinations for pilgrims since the Middle Ages, the Jacobean Route to Santiago is the only one that is still traveled the same way today as it was back then: on foot and with little else than a shoulder pouch. It had been a long time since news of the discovery of the Santiago sepulcher had reached France.
Near the end of the millennium and in the fields of Aquitania, stories were told of pilgrims who went to worship the Apostle’s tomb to the far reaches of Galician lands, over in the Finisterre.
Those were dark and dangerous times. Travelers from the peninsula spoke of bloody battles between Christians and Muslims. Terror broke loose when the Saracen army flattened Compostela. Almanzor had destroyed its basilica and other churches and monasteries. The monks who fled were barely able to safeguard a few codexes and objects of great value.
But things later improved. With the Caliphate of Cordoba increasingly worn down, Christians had secured a stable border.
Free from threats, the people of the north of the peninsula could rebuild roads,trace new ways and repair bridges, thus normalizing communication with France.The chronicles spoke of the miracles of the Apostle. They said that they had been decisive in the fight against the Muslims.
These prowesses helped increase devotion for the Saint even further
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Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage (Spain): 124km in 6 days
Camino de Santiago (or St. James´ Way) is one of the greatest pilgrimages routes in Europe, if not in the world. It finishes in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Me and my friend Robert decided to do 124km in 6 days, beginning at the small town called Villalba. Join us for the adventure!
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Witchy Britches by RW Smith
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Uptown by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
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Hugging the Saint in Santiago
No matter which route you decide to take to Santiago on El Camino, they all end at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of the St. James are believed to be kept. It is a massive granite church in the center of Santiago with carved stone, sculptures, columns, & a figure of St. James in the center. Pilgrims are meant to complete their journey by climbing a narrow staircase leading behind the alter, where they can actually hug the figure, & then attend a mass. I took a few clips of my teammates giving St. James a hug, have a look!
Camino de Santiago 2018 - Santiago de Compestela
A walk around Santiago de Compestela starting in two of the cloisters of Parador de Santiago - Hostal dos Reis Católicos. This is just some video footage of a walk around some of the historic city center.
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Come Camino With Us
For over a thousand years, pilgrims have made their way across northern Spain to the town of Santiago de Compostela and the shrine of St. James. Come and walk the Camino with The Well Spirituality Center on an unforgettable 71 mile journey through small towns and rolling hills of Galicia, in May, 2018.
video by Mary Fishman
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Santiago de Compostela Casco Historico
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Santiago de Compostela Casco Historico
Historic Center of Santiago is a historical set of urban huts declared as such. Declared the 9 of March of 1940. Enlargement the 30 of April of 1976. Declared Patrimony of the Humanity by the UNESCO the 4 of December of 1985.
Today, when the traveler, pilgrim or tourist, arrives in Compostela and looks up in front of the facade of the Obradoiro , can only say: It has been worth it . Never such a simple phrase can say so much. The city of Santiago offers an unparalleled monumental complex. Its monasteries, temples, palaces, ancient streets and typical popular constructions, together with its spiritual and cultural significance, have deserved its inclusion within the Patrimony of Humanity .
The history of Santiago begins on July 25, 813, when the bishop of Iria, Teodomiro, checks the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle Santiago in a village, San Fiz de Solovio , which would eventually become the city of Compostela. The news of the discovery spread rapidly throughout Christendom, threatened by the danger of Islamic invasions. On the sepulcher of the Apostle a great basilica is built and a continuous flow and reflow of travelers and pilgrims is established between Santiago and the rest of Europe. Circles faith, culture, commerce and politics. Santiago de Compostela and its Camino become the Root and the Foundation of Europe .
The principal one was named Obradoiro for having had for almost ten years, from 1738 to 1747, the obradoiro (workshop) where the stones of the Baroque façade were carved, which the Galician architect Fernando de Casas e Novoa built in place of the Romance primitive. The towers reach a height of 74 meters. To its side is conserved the Palace of Xelmírez , constructed in century XII, at the same time as the primitive Romanesque cathedral. The residence of the canons, on the opposite side, currently houses the Cathedral Museum .
Three other buildings, of different eras and styles, close the square. The Colexio de San Xerome , founded by Bishop Fonseca, with a Romanesque-ogival cover. The Palace of Raxoi , of Neoclassical style of the XVIII, was constructed for seminary of confessors, residence of children of choir of the cathedral and town hall of the city. And the Royal Hospital , built by the Catholic Monarchs to welcome pilgrims and sick people, is a beautiful specimen of plateresque style, rare in Galicia, nowadays converted into a Parador de Turismo.
( Galicia - Spain ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Galicia . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Galicia - Spain
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Our Camino Itinerary
Join me as I retrace our footsteps along the Camino Portugues. Our journey took us from Porto to Santiago de Compostela in 18 days. Buen Camino!
Spanish History on the Camino de Santiago: A Hiking Adventure
Before you apply @ join faculty leader Nanette Hanks for a walk along the the bank of the Mississippi River with a group of students who previously walked the Camino with her.
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You will hike approximately 300 miles of the historic Camino de Santiago in northern Spain which follows ancient Roman roads and the pilgrimage path of the Crusades. Beginning in the town of Roncesvalles on the border between France and Spain, you will walk through several of the unique regions (Basque, Navarre, Rioja, Castille, Galicia) that comprise northern Spain and will gain an understanding for what makes this route uniquely Spanish and historically significant.
As you make your way across the Spanish countryside, you will discover and experience the many cultures (Germanic, Arab, Celtic) that have created modern day Spain and influenced the Camino. The Camino passes through the cities of Pamplona, Burgos, and Leon which are all rich with historic significance to Spanish and European history, and ends in the city of Santiago de Compostela. Drawing on literary, historical, and art historical references, you will learn about the more than 1,000 year-old route as well as experience it firsthand by visiting cathedrals, museums, monasteries, and ruins along the way.
Course Description
In this unique Global Seminar you will focus on three areas: the physical experience of hiking on the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in northern Spain, the cultural and historical experience of the villages and cities of Spain, and the personal experience of transformative travel.
Learn more about the Camino de Santiago by watching the film The Way, available on Amazon and Neflix.
This will be a very physically demanding program. You will be hiking approximately 15 miles, or 5–6 hours, almost every day of the program, rain or shine.
Housing & Meals
You will live in backpacker-style housing, such as hostels and hotels, with other program participants. A welcome meal, farewell meal, and daily breakfasts are included in the program fee. Additional meals can be taken in the housing or at local eateries.
Excursions
Excursions will illuminate the program coursework. These excursions will take place along the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain and may include: a city tour of Pamplona, a visit to a monastery, bodega, and wine museum in Irache, a cave tour in Atapuerca, a city tour of Leon, and the Museum of the Camino.
Group Flight
You will fly with the group to Spain, and can choose to fly back with the group, or deviate your return flight. The Learning Abroad Center will book your flight for you, and the cost is included in the program fee that will be posted to your student account. If you deviate your return flight, the additional cost will be billed to you directly. Do not book your own flight. You will receive information from the Learning Abroad Center regarding your seat on the group flight once your participation has been confirmed.
Learning Outcomes
Develop independence by challenging yourself in a new environment
Function as an effective team member by utilizing your personal strengths in a group setting
Explore a specific topic through experiential and interdisciplinary approaches
Faculty & Staff
This Global Seminar will be led by Nanette Hanks, an Assistant Dean in the College of Liberal Arts. She has degrees in Art History (with a focus on the medieval period in Spain) and Humanities from the University of Minnesota, extensive international experience, and has led hiking groups as a trail guide on the Camino de Santiago for the past 15 years.
About the Learning Abroad Center
Learning Abroad Center programs are:
Affordable: our programs are cost effective.
Academically strong: many programs have strong University of Minnesota departmental support and offer pre-approved courses for many majors.
Culturally rich: regardless of the program you choose, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture.
Expertly managed: our staff in Minnesota and abroad are trained professionals and are always available to answer your questions from extensive pre-departure advising and online orientations to reentry programming. Your safety and well-being are paramount, and we work hard to ensure you have a rewarding and safe experience abroad.
Camino - Almost Home
World Race, S Squad walked the Camino de Santiago for our final month of ministry. Oct-Nov 2019.
Porto, Portugal to Santiago, Spain. 160 miles of walking.
This is primarily videos/photos from Team Steamy and friends along the way.
Music: Almost Home by MercyMe
A Camino de Santiago Story: To The End of the World
Experience the romantic, 540-mile Camino de Santiago as Hank Leukart walks across Northern Spain with an inspiring group of friends in this unique documentary film.
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