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Why do people pilgrim to the santiago de compostela cathedral?
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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.
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What is the population density of Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago de Compostela's population density is 428.81 people per square kilometer.
What do you do in Santiago de Compostela?
The main attraction of Santiago de Compostela is the Cathedral, but there are minor attractions like the Caballería de Santa Susana (which is a large park), la Facultad de Ciencias (College of Sciences -- has a science museum), the Archbishop's Palace, and Museo de Pobo Galego (Museum of the Galician People -- an ethnic museum devoted to Galician culture).
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Who are the famous pilgrim people?
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What is the camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago is a group of pilgrimage routes through Spain to Santiago de Compostela. According to the lore, Saint James (an Apostle of Jesus) traveled as a missionary to Iberia (Spain and Portugal today) to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to convert the native peoples. After an unsuccessful go at it, he returned to Judea (Israel) and was martyred (killed) for the faith by beheading (YIKES). Apparently, some of his helpers then took his body in a rudderless boat back to Iberia for burial. In the 9th Century AD, a shepherd discovered an old crypt while tending his flock. After alerting the local bishop and an investigation, it was decreed that these were the bones of Saint James (Sant Iago, Santiago) and a church was built over the site as a means of attracting pilgrims. Pilgrims started making the journey from all over Christendom to pay homage to an Apostle of Christ and have their prayers interceded for by the Saint (check out other WikiAnswers for more info). Over the course of the past thousand years, millions have made the journey from their homes to Santiago de Compostela, making it the third most popular pilgrim site in Christianity (the other two being the Holy Land and Rome). Today, thousands make the journey, mostly on the Camino Frances (French Way) from Sain Jean Pied de Port in southern France to Santiago, a journey of over 800 kilometers (500 miles) for a variety of reasons. Buen Camino! (Good Journey!) During the Middle Ages, it was estimated that over a million people were making the journey to and from Santiago de Compostela. Making the journey was a way for people to obtain an indulgence (forgiveness of their sins). You don't have to be a Catholic or a Christian to make the journey today. People of all faith traditions (or atheists) make the journey as a personal development and challenges period. Buen Camino a todos, mi amigos.
Where did Pilgrims go in medieval times?
to religious sites --- There were pilgrim destinations all over Europe, in addition to destinations in the Middle East. Jerusalem was important when it could be reached. Rome was always important. Canterbury was the most important in England, after the death of Thomas Becket. Santiago de Compostela was an important site in Spain. But there were pilgrim destinations in every country, and the number of them was large. Most people in Europe could go on pilgrimages that only lasted a couple weeks. There is a link below to an article on Christian pilgrimage. Most European sites mentioned were sites in the Middle Ages.
What is the definition for pilgrim?
they are people
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How many people does London's St. Paul's Cathedral hold?
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Which were the important pilgrimages routes in Britain and Europe?
Some of the Pilgrim routes were specific roads that pilgrims travelled on, where the road itself was a thing to experience for religious reasons. The route from London to the Becket Shrine in Canterbury was of this type, as was the Way of St. James in Spain. Another pilgrimage routes of this type was the Via Dolorosa in Israel, though the specific path has changed through the ages. Another was St. Olav's Way, from Oslo to Trondheim, in Norway.Some of the Pilgrim routes were simply the main roads between cities or shipping routes to a pilgrim destination. The answers below treat both types. There is a link below to a map of European Trade Routes.Answers pertaining to BritainOne of the main pilgrimage routes in Britain in medieval times was to Thomas a Becket's' shrine in Canterbury. Thomas a Becket was the archbishop of Canterbury, and was murdered by four knights who believed the king wanted him dead, just because he shouted some words. Thomas became a saint 3 years afterwards, and his shrine at Canterbury became a popular site for pilgrimages. More on BritainThomas Becket's shrine was the main route people went on, and the most popular as well, when he died he became very popular and have many visitors per day to come and visit his shrine. More on BritainThe oldest pilgrim destination in Britain is Holywell, in Wales. Other British pilgrim sites are St. Davids, Glastonbury, and St. Andrews. Answers pertaining to the ContinentThe most important pilgrimage route within continental Europe was El Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James). The route wound through northern Spain, ending at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, said to hold the skull of St. James. More on the ContinentSites in Italy included churches in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica, and the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi. Other Italian destinations were Padua and Turin. The Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris was an important destination in France. Other French destinations were several churches in Lourdes, Basilica of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, in Normandy, and the Cathedral of Chartres.One site of importance was the Shrine of St. Olav in Trondheim, Norway. In this case, the specific road to the shrine, called St. Olav's Way, was an important route to travel.In Germany, Cologne Cathedral was an important destination.There were pilgrim destinations in nearly every country.Answers pertaining to the Holy LandThe Crusades were seen as Pilgrimages. The earliest pilgrimages were to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Bethany, and other sites in the the Holy Land. These sites were the destinations of pilgrim from antiquity, and Roman Emperors and Empresses went on Pilgrimage to them. The routes to the Holy Land stretched across the Roman Empire and were often by sea.
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