92% of the population in Spain is baptized as Catholic nowadays, and even more so in the last centuries.
An Humilladero, a place for devotion A Humilladero is a shrine, a place of worship in the open air, usually a cross. Here devout Christians could humble themselves, that is, pray before the cross. They were erected mainly at the entrances / exits of the villages. Sometimes they served travelers Read more…
The pomp of this cathedral is reflected in its numerous chapels an altars, as well as in its Sacristy, the Choir and the Chapter House. 👉 Have a look of our list of Spanish Cathedrals Chronology of the Cathedral 587: The King Recaredo commissions a Basilica dedicated to Saint Mary. 707- Read more…
What is a Cathedral? A Cathedral is the church where the Bishop has his cathedra, which means chair in Latin. There is a Bishop (or Archbishop) in each Diocese (or Archdiocese). A Diocese is an ecclesiastical district, the Dioceses are often the same territory as the political provinces, but Read more…
Valencia is a beautiful city with beach, great food and amazing monuments, in this post we will talk about the Cathedral, but there is so much more that you can visit. 👉One day in Valencia The Valencia Cathedral has been several other temples before this one: it has been a Read more…
The Way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago in Spanish) is one of the major pilgrimages routes in Christianity. Nowadays some pilgrims take the path to Santiago for religious convictions, and some others for cultural interests or for the personal challenge of a physical journey. Whatever the reason, the experience Read more…
