This is the Iron Cross of Hornillos del Camino. Custom has it that everyone carries a stone along the way and leaves it at the foot of this cross so as to represent the abandonment of a worry or pain. We have brought and left our stones.

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June 26, 2024

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The Cross of Hornillos del Camino, also known as the Iron Cross, is an important monument on the Camino de Santiago. It is customary for everyone to carry a stone with them along the way and leave it at the foot of this cross.
This tradition symbolizes letting go of burdens and leaving worries behind. It is a powerful symbol of the spiritual journey that pilgrims undertake on the Camino de Santiago.

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Giuseppe PICCIOLI

July 29, 2025

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