Santiago de Compostela

The Golden Legend: How Saint James Went West

Explore the legendary journey of St. James, from his execution in 1st-century Jerusalem to his final resting place in Spain. Discover how the “Golden Legend” shaped the Camino de Santiago.

How the Sparking Tomb of James was Discovered by a Hermit

The men cleared away the dense vegetation and discovered something amazing: the tomb of James. This is the heart of “the Golden Legend” and the beginning of the story of Santiago de Compostela.