"Santiago de Compostela was proclaimed the first European Cultural itinerary by the Council of Europe in 1987. This route from the French-Spanish border was – and still is – taken by pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Some 1,800 buildings along the route, both religious and secular, are of great historic interest. The route played a fundamental role in encouraging cultural exchanges between the Iberian peninsula and the rest of Europe during the Middle Ages. It remains a testimony to the power of the Christian faith among people of all social classes and from all over Europe."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Multi-view and map of pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Thanks to Sonia of Spain.
Postcard 2
Spain - Camino De Santiago pilgrimage map. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thanks to Patricia of Spain. Postmarked October 7, 2020 and arrived in Penang island on Nov 23, 2020. A nice matching stamp of Camino de Santiago used.
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