Spain
Castile and León
León
El Paramo
Santa Marina Del Rey
Monument to the Pilgrim of Villavante
Spain
Castile and León
León
El Paramo
Santa Marina Del Rey
Monument to the Pilgrim of Villavante
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Location: Santa Marina Del Rey, El Paramo, León, Castile and León, Spain
Here we see the Apostle James the Elder, himself on the road as a pilgrim.
October 18, 2022
The Pilgrim Monument in Villavente is a sculpture dedicated to pilgrims who walk the Camino de Santiago.
The sculpture represents a pilgrim with his staff and gourd, traditional elements of the attire of walkers on the Camino de Santiago. These types of monuments not only serve as reference and resting points for pilgrims, but also symbolize the hospitality and support of local communities to travelers.
October 28, 2024
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