Churches in Pontevedra
The church in Spain was, and perhaps is, very powerful, and so it is natural that we should explore the churches in Pontevedra, and in the other towns and areas which we are visiting.
Santo Domingo to Limpias
We had enjoyed a fabulous few days in this important stop on the camino but now it was time to journey onwards, from Santo Domingo to Limpias. The wonderful weeks in Spain were coming to an end. Santa Domingo to … Continued
Four days in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
It was easy to spend four days in Santa Domingo de la Calzada, and most enjoyable as the Parador is very comfortable. This town was all about the saint who supported pilgrims undertaking the camino. The Parador of Santa Domingo … Continued
Parador of Santo Domingo
The Parador of Santo Domingo is in the middle of the old town, next to the cathedral, and on the route of the camino. It was a wonderful place in which to live for a few days. Public rooms This … Continued
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo stands in the heart of the town, on the Camino. It is on the site where Santo Domingo first built a chapel for pilgrims. The original church has gone, replaced by the building designated a … Continued
The Pilgrim Station of Santo Domingo
A brief history The Pilgrim Station of Santo Domingo was originally mainly the work of one man. Santa Domingo founded the town in the 11th century to help pilgrims who were undertaking a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. He built … Continued
Churches in Soria
There are some very beautiful churches in Soria and although we visited in the past we always like to return.