Over 2000 years ago, the ancient Romans reached what they believed to be the westernmost point of the European continent, considering it to be the end of the world. More than a millennium later, guided by a bright star, people rediscovered the tomb of one of Jesus’ twelve apostles, Saint James. From that moment, the city was named:
Santiago de Compostela, meaning “Saint James of the Field of Stars.” It serves as the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and a place of solace for countless souls.
The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is a mystical path that culminates at the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in northwestern Spain. With numerous routes spanning across Europe, it is hailed as the “First Cultural Route of Europe” and has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Dante once said, “Just seeing the houses of Santiago de Compostela is already a pilgrimage.” This statement is no exaggeration. The pilgrimage route has no fixed starting point; as long as your destination is Santiago de Compostela, you are already on the path of pilgrimage, regardless of where you begin your journey.
