BY: BRADY SCHNEIDER&

LEAH BACKO

Santiago de Compostela

The City

Located in the northwest region of Spain in the province of A Coruña.

It is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia.

The “European city of culture” for the year 2000.

The Legend, The Myth, The Man: Saint James

The name “Santiago” come from the Apostle James, who came to preach Christianity.

Saint James then traveled to Palestine only to be tortured and killed.

Herod Agrippa I forbid Saint James to be buried there, so his body was stolen by Jacob’s disciples and buried secretly in the Spanish coast.

The Legend, The Myth, The Man: Saint James (Cont’d)

The body of Saint James was found by bishop Teodomiro, who built a chapel at the place.

It is reported that Saint James did several miracles (i.e., fighting side to side with King Ramiro I in the battle against the Moors).

The original chapel became the cathedral of the new settlement, Santiago de Compostela.

Food

Some well-known foods are: Tarta Compostelana – tart of almonds. Pulpo a la Gallega – cuttlefish prepared with paprika. Empanada Gallega – a pie of fish, meat or vegatables. Wines are of great reputation, especially Ribeiro.

Sight Seeing and Festivities

The Cathedral was constructed in 1075.Santiago is town populated with many college

students.Feria del Ganado is a culinary festival in

which many folkloristic groups perform.Festival of the Apostle takes place in July

where there is a spectacular firework show.