Salve Maria! Did you know that the Santiago de Compostela Archcathedral Basilica is one of the three Churches to be built upon the mortal remains of the Apostles of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the other two being St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and Santhome Basilica in India? The Cathedral Basilica of Santiago de Compostela is truly an architectural spectacle and a Marvel of Christendom! The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is one of the most important religious structures in the whole of Europe, particularly Spain, because it marks the end of the 790 kilometres (490 miles) that make up the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Located in the region of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain, it is a key attraction much-visited by tourists and locals alike. Construction of the Basilica of Santiago de Compostela began in 1075, during the reign of King Alfonso VI. It was built, on the site of an old church dedicated to Saint Santiago, or St James as he is known in English where the mortal remains of S
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