cathedral

A few commemts, prompted by an 'is it worth it' question, and just because there may be interest... On a rainy day, early in the morning, there is a special feeling here. It's 'normal,' rather than a zoo. But pilgrims still walk into the plaza, to dance, weep, or just have a quiet moment ib the...

Since parts of the Cathedral are reported closed for renovation until the next Holy Year 2021 let us talk about some of the more curiouser and curiouser histories of the cathedral. Things were looking not bad until along came Al-Mansur ibn Abi Aamir in 997. He captured the city, destroyed the...

I have come across a bizzare claim, that the Cathedral of Santiago harbours an ancient holy stone, called "Nabi" or "Navi", and that this stone is said to have originated from the Mount of Beattitudes, Near the lake of Galilee, Israel. Has anybody heard or read anything about such a stone?

I am currently in the SdC Cathedral and trying to access its Dome. Can someone advise me how to get up to the Dome? I have asked the Cathedral’s security guards, sales clerks in the gift shop, etc. No body can tell me. Thanks

When you arrive at Santiago de Compostela and wish to enter the cathedral, what do you do with your backpack?

I sometimes study courses on-line at the Coursera website, and I thought I would recommend one on here called The Age of Cathedrals: https://www.coursera.org/learn/age-of-cathedrals It focuses on French cathedrals and I have just been learning about the beautiful rose windows in Notre Dame de...

Norwegian update: https://www.nrk.no/ Image/Video: https://www.nrk.no/urix/notre-dame-i-paris-star-i-brann-1.14517804

I've been trying to find a list of all the items in that AMAZING Holy Chamber. The Catedral's website doesn't list all of the contents. If you know where I can find a list or forum thread or book, anything to learn about the contents in this room please, tell me. I was there last year and think...

After completing the Inglés on June 6th, I plan to take the train to León to rewalk some of my favorite stages of my 2017 Camino. I’d like to get my credential stamped at the Cathedral. I can’t remember if the gift shop is open during siesta, anyone know? Thanks in advance.

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No pilgrim masses to be held in the Santiago cathedral for up to a year - from Monday 28 January 2019 It has been announced in local websites that from next Monday ALL masses will be suspended in the cathedral while building work goes on other than the 11am parish mass in the Corticela chapel...

https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/santiago/santiago/2019/01/02/lleno-reapertura-portico-gloria/00031546443352133863660.htm

We walked the Portugues last year-that's 2018 and we were planning to walk the frances again in 2020 when we'll both be 70! Today my wife asked me what i thought about a camino this year? Well I'm up for it and we can always do another one next year! So my question is. Is there any truth in the...

A new website has just been launched which shows a number of items from the Santiago cathedral museum in high-resolution images. There are also several themed slideshows with detailed explanatory text. Well worth viewing...

A dozen security measures surround visits to the porch of Glory Three cameras, eight guards and a list of banned objects safeguard their integrity PACO RODRÍGUEZ P. CALVEIRO SANTIAGO / AGENCY 08/11/2018 05:00 H Thousands of people have agreed in just two weeks to the portico of Glory, a...

On the Camino everyone takes care of everyone. Yet every time I have been to the cathedral (3 Caminos), people are so rude. The savings of seats by pilgrims for others is one very clear example. I see pilgrims hobbling into the catherdral and yet for some pilgrims all acts of generosity...

Sara and Annie are going to be walking part of the Camino de Santiago and are wondering if Annie 'the pilgrim dog' will be welcome in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela?

For those that might not know this or given it much thought https://tickets.catedraldesantiago.es/site/CatedralDeSantiago/?lang=en

Hi all - now, you most likely already know about this but I have just discovered it. One can light a candle in the cathedral - a virtual candle that burns for 48 hours - are asked to leave the reason why - and it is free, though you may make a donation. There are currently candles lit from...

Hi , reaching Santiago, especially for the first time is exciting and awe inspiring, sometimes words cannot explain the feeling that one reaches when seeing the Cathedral at the end. However. I Would just like to politely ask all pilgrims who intend to attend a mass or ceremony at Santiago de...