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The Church of Santiago dates back to the 12th century, the Puerta del Perdón (Door of Forgiveness), and is located next to the Cathedral of Santiago. They are the only ones that can grant the Jubilee, in this case it will be due to illness or accident that prevents you from continuing on to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Stage of the Camino de Santiago. It goes from the vineyards of Bierzo to the green mountains of the mythical O Cebreiro pass

The Church of St. James was one of the churches where pilgrims who were ill and could no longer continue could have the Compostela issued. They then did not have to complete the journey to Santiago de Compostela but could finish their journey here as usual. During excavations around the church, many pilgrim graves were found, so it can be assumed that many pilgrims did not make it back home.

Great old church that marks the entrance into Villafranca

Leaving Ponferrada behind and right in this section begins a section where you will remember the fields of Tuscany. Its silhouette is an example of the wine architecture of the sixties. Half a century later, the renovated building is still there, anchored in the landscape of Camponaraya, at the foot of the road and the Camino de Santiago. Impossible not to notice the existence of the cooperative from the car window and very difficult not to visit it and remember the hundreds of pilgrims who pass through its door every day. It couldn't be better situated. It is the door to the Bierzo Denomination of Origin. Vicente Barrio has been president of the Cooperative for more than twenty years. It is from Magaz de Arriba. And vintner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njOYJ8UI22o

The Church of Santiago in Villafranca del Bierzo is a place of great historical and religious importance in the area. Inside the church, you will find a serene atmosphere and simple but elegant decoration. Its main altarpiece and various works of religious art stand out.

During the Holy Years, the Puerta del Perdón is opened to allow pilgrims arriving in Santiago to obtain a plenary indulgence, which is a forgiveness of sins granted by the Catholic Church. Pilgrims who pass through this gate and meet certain requirements can receive this special indulgence.

Cacabelos is a town in the heart of the Bierzo region. Located on the banks of the Cúa river in a spectacular landscape surrounded by the mountains of León, Ancares, La Cabrera.