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Santiago de Compostela is a famous pilgrimage destination. Pilgrims came here walking from all Europe.
Compostela, the full name of which is Santiago de Compostela, is a pilgrimage site because the Shrine of Saint James the Great is located there. The pilgrimage route used to reach Compostela was originally established in the 9th century.
The distance depends on the starting point.
Santiago de compostela has a population of 93,700.
Christians go on pilgrimage to Spain mainly to visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which is believed to be the burial place of the apostle St. James. This pilgrimage is known as the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James. It is a spiritual journey that allows Christians to deepen their faith, seek spiritual healing, and experience a sense of community with fellow pilgrims.
Santiago de Compostela
The area of Santiago de Compostela is 220 square kilometers.
University of Santiago de Compostela was created in 1495.
Santiago de Compostela is in Galicia in Spain.
The term Camino de Santiago means "The way of St. James" or "St. James Way". It refers to the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia Spain.
The airport code for Santiago de Compostela Airport is SCQ.
University of Santiago de Compostela's motto is 'Sigillum Reg Universitat Compostellan'.