Azulejo Shrine of Saint James the Greater

This simple wayside niche is one of the most photographed treasures by pilgrims on their way to Santiago. It depicts Saint James the Greater in tiles, an art form as Portuguese as the Way itself.The combination of the apostle's image and the delicacy of the tiles transforms this spot into a powerful symbol of the faith, culture, and identity that accompany those who travel every kilometer toward Santiago.

This wayside shrine is a popular photo motif for pilgrims on the Way of St. James.

Here the pilgrim will find a beautiful depiction of the apostle James the Greater. It is made using a craft that is typical for Portugal: painted tiles, called azulejos. This craft is explained in Wikipedia as follows: "These weatherproof tiles are an integral part of the cityscape in these countries and are often put together to create artistic murals on public monuments and buildings, house facades and churches, but also on interior walls."