Religious Tourism: The Way to Santiago
Religious Tourism: The Way to Santiago
Religious Tourism: The Way to Santiago
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CHAPTER 3 THE WAY TO SANTIAGO<br />
3.3.3 Primitive <strong>Way</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> first devotees from Oviedo, the capital of the Asturian kingdom, followed the<br />
ancient route that, according <strong>to</strong> the tradition, led King Alfonso II he Chaste <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Apostle’s <strong>to</strong>mb in the first third of the 9 th century.<br />
This route from Oviedo <strong>to</strong> <strong>Santiago</strong> de Compostela was a safe itinerary that was<br />
frequented until well in<strong>to</strong> the 10 th century, when the French <strong>Way</strong> was consolidated<br />
from Leon, the new capital of the Kingdom. However, after it was still an important<br />
alternative, especially due <strong>to</strong> the spiritual value that was attributed <strong>to</strong> visiting the<br />
Holy Chamber of the Saviour of Oviedo, as well as the Cathedral of Lugo, with its<br />
permanent exhibition of the Holy Sacrament.<br />
For more information, see Appendix 3.<br />
Map 3.3.3 Primitive <strong>Way</strong><br />
Source: http://www.caminodesantiago.org<br />
David Mashhadigholam Rojo 28