Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago, Santiago de Compostela
The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is a cultural institution dedicated to the pilgrimage phenomenon and the significance of the Camino de Santiago, as well as the historical and cultural aspects associated with the tomb of Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Established in 1951 as the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago, it was founded by Manuel Chamoso Lamas with the purpose of housing archaeological artifacts and other items related to Santiago de Compostela and the Jacobean pilgrimage.
The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago houses a diverse range of artifacts and displays related to pilgrimage culture and Jacobean traditions. Notable collections include those showcasing the music of the Camino de Santiago, featuring reproductions of the musical instruments depicted in the P贸rtico de la Gloria. The museum also exhibits numerous statues and engravings depicting Apostle Santiago in various forms of iconography.
The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago houses a diverse range of artifacts and displays related to pilgrimage culture and Jacobean traditions. Notable collections include those showcasing the music of the Camino de Santiago, featuring reproductions of the musical instruments depicted in the P贸rtico de la Gloria. The museum also exhibits numerous statues and engravings depicting Apostle Santiago in various forms of iconography.
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Sight Name: Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago
Sight Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain (See walking tours in Santiago de Compostela)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain (See walking tours in Santiago de Compostela)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Legend has it that after Saint James, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, was martyred in Jerusalem in 44 AD, his followers carried his decapitated body by sea to Spain. Others claim that the saintly remains were miraculously taken up by angels and sailed to the coast of Galicia, where a massive rock closed around it and was later moved to its final resting place.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles