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Travel video about destination Catedral de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
The beautiful main facade of the Cathedral Santiago De Compostela rises proudly into the sky, the final destination of a legendary medieval pilgrimage route. For more than twelve hundred years the marvellous buildings of the old town, as well as the striking cathedral, have attracted visitors from all over the world. During the Middle Ages the town enjoyed great prominence. In addition to Jerusalem and Rome, Santiago De Compostela was the third most important Christian pilgrimage destination.Its beautiful main facade combines various decorative and architectural elements that are to be found along the pilgrims’ way, the Camino de Santiago. In addition to the imposing cathedral there are further treasures hidden within the historical centre of the town such as the 16th century Colegio De Fonseca. Under the rule of Bishop Diego Xelmírez both the town and its Catholic church enjoyed much prosperity and the diocese became an archbishopric. Unlike the architectural transformation of its external façade most of the cathedral’s interior has retained its original form. The church’s main nave and altar, with its precious and exquisite decoration, are a remarkable religious work of art. Santiago De Compostela: even today the town has retained all of its magic, its cultural appeal and deep religious significance
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Botafumeiro en la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela / Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
- Español: Vídeo del botafumeiro en la Catedral de Santiago de Compostela el día 24-09-2011 en la Misa de las 6 de la tarde.
- English: Video of botafumeiro in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on September 24, 2011 at Mass of 18 PM
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Galicia, Spain, Europe
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela, and is an integral component of the Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site in Galicia, Spain. The cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. The cathedral has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the Way of St. James since the Early Middle Ages, and marks the traditional end of the pilgrimage route. The building is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions. Each of the façades along with their adjoining squares constitute a magnificent urban square. The Baroque façade of the Praza do Obradoiro square was completed by Fernando de Casas Novoa in 1740. Also in baroque style is the Acibecharía façade by Ferro Caaveiro and Fernández Sarela, later modified by Ventura Rodríguez. The Pratarías façade, built by the Master Esteban in 1103, and most importantly the Pórtico da Gloria, an early work of Romanesque sculpture, were completed by Master Mateo in 1188. According to legend, the apostle Saint James the Great brought Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula. In 44 AD, he was beheaded in Jerusalem. His remains were later brought back to Galicia, Spain. Following Roman persecutions of Spanish Christians, his tomb was abandoned in the 3rd century. According to legend, this tomb was rediscovered in 814 AD by the hermit Pelagius, after he witnessed strange lights in the night sky. Bishop Theodomirus of Iria recognized this as a miracle and informed king Alfonso II of Asturias and Galicia (791–842). The king ordered the construction of a chapel on the site. Legend has it that the king was the first pilgrim to this shrine. This was followed by the first church in 829 AD and then in 899 AD by a pre-Romanesque church, ordered by king Alfonso III of León, which caused the gradual development of the major place of pilgrimage. In 997 the early church was reduced to ashes by Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir (938–1002), army commander of the caliph of Córdoba. The Al-Andalus commander was accompanied on his raid by his vassal Christian lords, who received a share of the loot, while St James' tomb and relics were left undisturbed. The gates and the bells, carried by local Christian captives to Córdoba, were added to the Aljama Mosque.[8] When Córdoba was taken by king Ferdinand III of Castile in 1236, these same gates and bells were then transported by Muslim captives to Toledo, to be inserted in the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo. Construction of the present cathedral began in 1075 under the reign of Alfonso VI of Castile (1040–1109) and the patronage of bishop Diego Peláez. It was built according to the same plan as the monastic brick church of Saint Sernin in Toulouse, probably the greatest Romanesque edifice in France. It was built mostly in granite. Construction was halted several times and, according to the Liber Sancti Iacobi, the last stone was laid in 1122. But by then, the construction of the cathedral was certainly not finished. The cathedral was consecrated in 1211 in the presence of king Alfonso IX of Leon. According to the Codex Calixtinus the architects were Bernard the elder, a wonderful master, his assistant Robertus Galperinus and, later possibly, Esteban, master of the cathedral works. In the last stage Bernard, the younger was finishing the building, while Galperinus was in charge of the coordination. He also constructed a monumental fountain in front of the north portal in 1122. The church became an episcopal see in 1075 and, due to its growing importance as a place of pilgrimage, it was soon raised to an archiepiscopal see by pope Urban II in 1100. A university was added in 1495. The cathedral was expanded and embellished with additions in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
Galicia, Spain: Santiago de Compostela
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Santiago de Compostela, Spain - Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
GoPro: Botafumeiro - Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
The Botafumeiro is one of the most characteristic elements of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
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The first reference to the botafumeiro appears in a marginal note of the Codex Calixtinus, written precisely in the dawn of the XV century. It links it to the grand solemnities celebrated in the interior of the basilica.
The botafumeiro is filled with incense and coal and is set in motion by driving a few men who swing it through a pulley system. This runs around the cathedral spreading smoke from the burning purifying and perfuming the interior of the basilica.
The censer is used on special dates during the liturgy such as Easter Sunday, Christmas, Pentecost ...
With this video we made all the way through the cathedral through a GoPro camera on the top of the botafumeiro, accompanied by a great music that accompanies the movement of large censer.
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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.
Receiving the Compostela, Santiago De Compostela, Spain: Burt Wolf Travels & Traditions
The history of the documented proof one receives after completely the pilgrimage to Santiago De Compostela, Spain. It is called the Compostela, and one receives it from the Pilgirm Reception Office down the street from the Cathedral.
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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Travel Santiago, Spain - Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Take a tour of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela cuts a distinctive silhouette across the city's rooftops.
The front is marked by two towers, one each for St. James's father and mother.
Each of the nearly 250 ft., Baroque towers contains open-air bells.
Over the central portal is St. James and two disciples, whose bodies are said to be here.
The massive pipe organ hanging over the nave is nothing short of extraordinary.
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, over 900 years old, is certainly one of Spain's masterpieces.
Places to see in ( Santiago de Compostela - Spain) Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela & Botafumeiro
Places to see in ( Santiago de Compostela - Spain) Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela & Botafumeiro
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela & Botafumeiro is a huge building with many impressive and interesting features. It claims to be where the remains of St James are buried although this looks like a later story of little credibility, it nonetheless is of great historical and cultural importance. The building is worthy of a visit from religious and non-religious alike.
the building is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and lavishly decorated inside and outside. There is a special ceremony whereby a huge silver incense burner is violently swung by four clergy to great heights .
Within the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela there is this immense swinging brass and bronze container plated in silver which is used to burn incense during the religious ceremonies. This one has to be the largest or one of the largest in the world and when used swings from one side of the cathedral to the other burning incense.
Its almost impossible not to get emotional when you see the Botafumero. But you have to go easy to get a sit near the front so you can see it very close. If you do not go early you will be annoyed by everybody in front of you with they mobiles and cameras trying to get a photo of Botafumero.
(Santiago de Compostela - Spain) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Santiago de Compostela - Spain
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Places to see in ( Santiago de Compostela - Spain) Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela & Botafumeiro
Places to see in ( Santiago de Compostela - Spain ) Plaza del Obradoiro
Swinging the censer at Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Swinging the censer at the Catholic cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It is supposedly the largest censer used in a church. It crosses the nave and into both transepts of this cathedral.
A look back at the Pope's visit to Spain's Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
July 25th marks the feast day of St. James. When the Pope traveled to Spain in November 2010, he visited the Cathedral of 'Santiago de Compostela,' where he took part in a traditional ceremony, known in Spanish as 'Botafumeiro.' .
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In northern Spain lies a collection of stunning churches built in a line known as the Camino Del Santiago. They represented a symbol of defiance, a rallying cry against the Moorish invasion of Spain.
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Walk along the narrow streets around the 11th-century Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
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Beautiful medieval city in Northern Spain and journey's end of arguably the most popular of all Christian pilgrimages, which began in the early 9th century. 200,000 claimed a pilgrim's certificate in 2012 on arriving at Santiago de Compostela's imposing Romanesque cathedral, reputedly the burial site of of the patron saint of Spain and Apostle ofJesus, St James the Greater. El Camino has several routes, the longest of which is 488 miles. (13 August 2013)
Service for pilgrims at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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The Way Of Saint James - The Camino Of Santiago Video Guide - Travel & Discovery
The Way of St. James was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during the Middle Ages, together with those to Rome and Jerusalem, and a pilgrimage route on which a plenary indulgence could be earned; other major pilgrimage routes include the Via Francigena to Rome and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
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