20의 토레 델 비에조가지 명소 & 주요 장소

In front of this small sacred monument—even if it is only a very simple wooden cross that the pilgrim/hiker encounters on their journey—I would like to offer the viewer a brief spiritual impulse: The very first words that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV addressed to the faithful from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, even before he bestowed the traditional blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world): "Peace be with you all! Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd... I too wish that this greeting of peace enters your hearts, reaches your families, all people, wherever they are, all nations, the whole earth. Peace be with you! This is the peace of the Risen Christ, an unarmed and disarming peace, humble and persevering. It comes from God, the God who loves us all unconditionally."

It seems like we've landed in the Wild West, all that's missing is Tex Willer arriving

The "iron cross" here on Monte Irago, which is legendary for many pilgrims on the Camino Frances to Santiago de Compostela to the grave of the Apostle James the Greater, has since been replaced by a copy at the original location. The cross, which appears comparatively small due to its enormous height, is on the top of a very long tree trunk and protrudes from a constantly growing pile of stones. Many pilgrims take a stone with them on the Way of St. James and place it here. This stone symbolizes the burdens and hardships of the pilgrims (or their family members and friends at home), who symbolically cast off their worries at this point with the stone and can thus move on free of them.

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Rabanal del Camino is a beautiful architectural gem along the Camino de Santiago. This church, located in the small village of Rabanal del Camino in the province of León, was built in the 12th century and has undergone several renovations and extensions over the centuries. The church is of Romanesque origin and is believed to have been built by the Knights Templar, who protected the pilgrims who crossed the Montes de León on their way to Santiago de Compostela.

A small village with a few people

If you decide to explore this route, you will be surrounded by nature, history and stunning views. Enjoy your hike! 🏞️🚶‍♂️🥾🚵🌞

Long, steep climb up to the Cruz de Ferro, as the track can be very rough, especially in poor weather. Be sure to recover at one of the albergues once you reach Foncebadón.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjMbL4zYjok El Ganso has a rich Jacobean tradition, having had a female monastery of the Order of Cluny and a hospital of Saint Catherine, both from the 12th century and now gone. The name of El Ganso already appeared in documents from the 14th century, and the town was under the lordship of the Marquises of Astorga in Turienzo de los Caballeros. Its traditional architecture includes the so-called “tinted houses”, with thatched roofs, which are a clear indication of the Celtic substratum that inhabited this region. These characteristics make El Ganso a place with a deep historical and cultural connection with the region and the Camino de Santiago. The population of El Ganso was 23 inhabitants in 2017, reflecting a significant decrease since the beginning of the 20th century when it had more than 200 residents. Regarding its festivities, El Ganso celebrates two main events: the Festival of Santiago on July 25 and the Festival of Our Lady of the Assumption on August 15. During the Festival of Santiago, it is a tradition for the young people of the town to decorate the porch of the Church and the town's Christ with ivy, and at the mass that day, castanets and drum music plays.