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Besides Rome and Jerusalem, Santiago boasts of being one of the holy cities where Catholic pilgrims flock to every year for an absolution pilgrimage. This is where the apostle St. James performed his missionary work after the infamous Crucifixion. James, or “Santiago“, was beheaded in Jerusalem but his remains were brought back to Galicia by the other disciples for burial. Read the rest of this entry »

Santiago de Compostela is Galicia’s capital that offers the best of the country’s greens. The name is taken after St. James apostle whose ashes lie in the cathedral. That alone attracts religious pilgrims continuously over 10 decades. Read the rest of this entry »

A new location was added to the hotel chain Rafaelhoteles.  This is the Rafaelhoteles Salamanca Forum Resort, a hotel complex situated in the city of Salamanca, the top hotel in terms of capacity serving up to 11,800 people. Read the rest of this entry »

Santillana del Mar is an ancient town situated in the Spanish town communities of the Cantabria. It was named after the ninth century monastery that housed the remains of the martyr St. Iuliana. Santillana del Mar retains the intense fascination of an ancient town and certainly is at the heart of tourism. It is represented by the caves of Altamira (Cuevas de Altamira), one of the more than significant artistic heritages of Europe. Read the rest of this entry »

For those who really want a memorable holiday, I strongly recommend Spain. The European country is one of the most beautiful ones in the world, attracting tourists from all the corners with its spectacular diversity at every level: landscapes, cities, culture, customs and traditions. If you are fond of sightseeing, here are some of the most interesting cities in Spain that deserve your attention. Read the rest of this entry »

A spectacular holiday destination is Santiago de Compostela. The city is renowned for being the perfect place for tourists who are interested in spending their holiday visiting ancient sites and finding out details about the history and the cultural, artistic and architectural heritage of Spain. There are thousands of monuments to visit in Santiago, so prepare yourself with a lot of energy and thirst for knowledge, because you will need it! Read the rest of this entry »

Castilla and Leon are great places to visit if you love history and rich architecture. This region has been deeply impacted by the various occupations that give it the richness and beauty of history and architecture in the forms of castles, monasteries, cathedrals, fortified towns and statues. This region includes cities like Avila, Leon, Burgos, Segovia, Salamanca, Zamora and Valladolid. Read the rest of this entry »

The northwest of Spain hosts the amazing Galicia, whose capital is the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. The history of the region is violent one; the Visigoths, the Romans, the Moors and the Vikings, they all visited the region and wanted at some point in the past to rule it. Even though the region is predominantly a mountainous one, the coastline is also very attractive, having millions of tourists from all the corners of the world every single year. Read the rest of this entry »

The most visited places in Santiago are located in the old town center, composed of medieval squares and streets. The historic center is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the center of the old town we can find the Prazsa do Obradoiro, an amazing square and also one of the biggest in Spain. Read the rest of this entry »

Salamanca is located nearly 125 miles from the western part of Madrid, right along the Castilla y Leon region. The city of Salamanca is known for its old university and historic sites like cathedrals, churches and castles. Read the rest of this entry »