Saint James Way, from the past to the present

DESCRIPTION

The province of Burgos is one of the most significant stages of the Camino de Santiago in the Iberian Peninsula. Its strategic geographic location made it a key passageway for millions of European pilgrims journeying from their home countries in search of the tomb of the Apostle James.

Over the 114 kilometers of the French Way that cross the province, pilgrims encounter remarkable cultural heritage and extraordinary natural beauty, featuring plains, mountains, valleys, and moorlands—an exceptional landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Each village along the route preserves the imprint of its rich past. Highlights include Redecilla del Camino, Belorado, Villafranca Montes de Oca, San Juan de Ortega, the city of Burgos, San Antón, and Castrojeriz.

The main goals of this course are to explore the historical and cultural evolution of the Camino and its social impact throughout history, as well as to examine its current development and the new challenges it faces today.

COURSE CONTENT

• History of the Camino: From the Middle Ages to the present

• Religious architecture along the route

• Urban design in Camino towns

• Religious interpretation and meaning

• Pilgrim care and hospitality in medieval times

• The Camino today: current development and new challenges

VISITS

We offer a wide range of cultural visits, allowing each group to choose the ones that best suit their interests. It is also possible to walk different stages of the Camino, either in the province of Burgos or along the final kilometers leading to Santiago de Compostela.