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Catedral del Apostol
The Catedral del Apostol is one of the most important shrines in Christiandom, as it is the said to be the final resting place of Saint James the Greater, one of the twelve Apostles. Its history is ... Read more
Mosteiro de San Martino Pinario Church
Located near the southern facade of the Catedral del Apostolo, the Mosteiro de San Martino Pinario was once one of the most important monasteries in all of Galicia. The exterior of this Benedictine ... Read more
Valenca do Minho
Valenca do Minho, in Portugal across the border formed by the Minho River, was originally a fortress town built to protect the frontier from Spanish incursion. Now, Spanish incursion is encouraged; ... Read more
Cape Finistere
Back when the earth was assumed to be flat, Cape Finisterre (derived from the Latin for "land's end") was thought to be the westernmost point of the world. Of course, the world moves on ... Read more
Praza das Praterias
The Catedral del Apostolo is the main point of interest in Santiago de Compostela, but the surrounding monuments are also worth noting. Each facade of the massive Baroque church faces a plazas; the ... Read more
