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The Church of Santa María in Cacabelos is a historic church along the Camino de Santiago, originally consecrated in 1108. Although only the Romanesque choir from that period remains, the church was largely rebuilt in the Renaissance style in the 16th century and later enhanced with Baroque elements. Notable features include the neo-Gothic tower from 1904, a 13th-century statue of the Virgen de la Edrada above the entrance, and a 14th-century statue of Christ on a cross depicting the tree of life motif.

It was completely restored in 2013 or 2014, which has allowed it to preserve its heritage value and functionality for the community. Although it is a modest-sized church, it stands out for its beauty and for being a spiritual and social meeting point for the neighborhood's residents. It is a place where pilgrims can obtain the official Camino de Santiago stamp.

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Fuentes Nuevas is located in the Fuentesnuevas neighborhood of Ponferrada. This church is a frequent stop for pilgrims on the French Way, one of the busiest routes on the Camino de Santiago.

The Church of the Assumption of Cacabelos, commonly known as the Church of Saint Mary, is located in the municipality of Cacabelos, in the Bierzo region. This church has a rich history and is a prominent point on the Camino de Santiago.

It was consecrated in 1108 by Bishop Diego Gelmírez. Only the Romanesque apse remains of the original church. Reconstruction in the 16th century: Most of the current building was rebuilt in the Renaissance and Baroque styles.

The Church of the Assumption of Cacabelos, commonly known as the Church of Saint Mary, is located in the municipality of Cacabelos, in the Bierzo region. This church has a rich history and is a prominent point on the Camino de Santiago.

Sant ESTEVE or ESTEBAN, Saint Stephen, patron saint of this church, is one of the first seven deacons of the original Jerusalem community and, as the New Testament reports, is the first martyr (martyr) of early Christianity. The church commemorates his death on the second day of Christmas, December 26th. When Stephen expressed his vision of the open heavens, "But he, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked up into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God" (Acts chapter 7 verse 55), the people were so outraged that they drove him out of the city and stoned him.

Around the church is the official hostel with many sleeping cabins, a shower and toilets. The hostel is definitely worth visiting and staying overnight