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People pilgrim to the famous cathedral in Santiago de Compostela to visit the burial site of the Apostle Santiago, or James the Greater/James the Elder. People do the Camino de Santiago for many reasons though: a pilgrimage to the tomb of the Apostle, excercise, or just as a way to see some of Spain's beautiful, green, Celtic northern provinces.
el Camino de Santiago is not one trail but many different routes (about 8 official routes in France, 15 in Spain and many that start in other European countries) so there is no 'start' only a destinaton - the tomb of St James in Santiago de Compostela. One could say that el Camino starts from your front door! In order to earn a certificate of completion - the Compostela - you need to walk the last 100km to Santiago or cycle the last 200km. That is the only criterion for earning the Compostela. You don't have to stay in pilgrim shelters, or carry a backpack Spain
Santiago de Compostela is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain. Since the 9th century, Santiago de Compostela has been the destination of pilgrimage route, once known as the way of St. James, whose remains traditionally are believed to be enshrined in the city. The route has been followed for more than a thousand years. Santiago de Compostela is primarily known for its cathedral and shrine to St. James. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the most important sight to see in the city and continues attracting as many as 100,00 visitors from all over the world each year. Construction of the cathedral began in 1075 and lasted more than fifty years. Earlier buildings on the same location were destroyed during invasions. The Old Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Surrounded by parks, its streets wind through narrowly spaced historic buildings. Both the old and new sections of town enjoy a noteworthy nightlife.
130 km
The flight distance is 10,285 km.
9 kms, at least 10 to 15 mins ride
Juan Ponce de Leon had 3 ships, the Santa Maria de la Consolacion, the Santiago and the San Cristobal on his journey to Florida.
The air distance from Dallas, Texas, to Santiago, Chile, is 4,862 miles. That equals 7,824 kilometers or 4,225 nautical miles.
Air miles from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Santiago, Chile, total 5,133 miles. That equals 8,260 kilometers or 4,460 nautical miles.
The Way of St. James is a popular pilgrimage route in northwestern Spain that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. It is estimated that there are about 272,000 travelers that walk the route each year.
The Santiago, the Santa Maria de la Consolacion, and the San Cristobal
There are 40 beaches in Santiago. they are very beautiful.