The City of Culture of Galicia: Santiago Beyond the Medieval Center
Explore the architecture, exhibitions and public spaces of the Cidade da Cultura on Mount Gaiás.
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THE ULTREYA TOURS JOURNAL
Camino History, Legends & Historic People
Meet the rulers, saints, builders and travelers who shaped the Camino, and examine the Roman roads, medieval institutions, legends and monuments found along its routes.
The Finisterre and Muxía Way: History beyond Santiago
The medieval references, coastal devotions and named travelers behind the Camino from Santiago to Fisterra and Muxía.
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Ribeira Sacra Wine: Roman Vines and Heroic Viticulture
How Romans, monasteries and generations of growers shaped the terraced vineyards of Ribeira Sacra above the Sil and Miño rivers.
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The Winter Way: Roman Gold, Ribeira Sacra and an Alternative into Galicia
The history of the Camino de Invierno from Ponferrada through Roman mining country, Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra.
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The Sanabrés Way: Roman Roads, Monasteries and the Road through Ourense
The history of the Sanabrés Camino through Puebla de Sanabria, Verín, Ourense and the monastic country approaching Santiago.
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The Camino Primitivo: Alfonso II and the First Road to Santiago
The history of the Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago, its Roman roads, royal pilgrims, mountain country and historic towns.
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The Portuguese Way: Roman Roads, Royal Pilgrims and Historic Towns
The history of the Portuguese Central Way through Porto, Ponte de Lima, Tui, Pontevedra and Padrón.
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Three Curious Corners of Santiago: The Science Tree, a Shadow and a Lost Street
Find Santiago’s Science Tree, understand the shadow pilgrim in Quintana and discover the documented crime behind the legend of Rúa da Balconada.
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The French Way: History, Roman Roads and Famous Pilgrims
A history of the Camino Francés, its Roman roads, medieval towns, documented pilgrims and modern cultural revival.
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Prayers You Will Hear and Find on the Camino Francés
A guide to the Pilgrim’s Prayer, Saint James prayer, rosary, Psalms and blessings encountered in churches on the Camino Francés.
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