Santiago de Compostela By: Victoria Hernandez and Brenda Ochoa Santiago de Compostela is the Capital of the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Known for the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the last stop on the Camino Primitivo and all the Caminos. In 813 CE a tomb was discovered in the city as that of the apostle St. James. He had been previously martyred in Jerusalem about 44 CE and later his remains were taken to Spain where according to the myths...
The Walled city of Lugo in Galicia, Spain Lugo is a municipality within the Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain. It is the only city in the world surrounded by Roman Walls that are completely intact. By: Brenda Ochoa and Victoria Hernandez Lugo is said to be founded by Celtic inhabitants of the region and dedicated to Lugo, a pan-Celtic god of light, oaths, and arts. It was generally situated in a large gold mining region, which was very active during the Roman...
Oviedo, Asturias. The beginning of the Primitive Way of St. James By: Brenda Ochoa and Victoria Hernández The beginning of Oviedo dates back to a Roman population in the 8th century during the Middle Ages. King Fruela the I decided to build a basilica dedicated to San Salvador, there where his wife would reside and raise their son the future king Alfonso the II. Once Alfonso the II became King, he moved to the capital and built a wall to protect the...
