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Way of Saint James Interpretation Centre

Discovering the first cultural route in Europe

The first route to be awarded “European Cultural Route” status, the Way of Saint James is made up of different routes, which, since 9th century, have been taken by pilgrims from all over Europe, wishing to visit the tomb of the Apostle Saint James, in Santiago de Compostela. Over the centuries, entire towns, churches, hospital and commercial rotes sprang up along the Way. Today, they constitute a veritable cultural, landscape, historical and artistic treasure.

The Way of Saint James Interpretation Centre in Orio offers comprehensive information on the entire Way of Saint James. The building has three floors, which contain the following:

CONTENTS OF THE INTERPRETATION CENTRE

GROUND FLOOR

Visitor Information Centre – Tourist Information Centre

1ST FLOOR

  1. HISTORY OF THE WAY
    • Introduction
    • Origins of the Way
    • The figure of Saint James the Apostle
    • Spreading the news about the Way of Saint James
    • The cross
  2. PILGRIMS IN SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
    • What is a Pilgrimage?
  3. WORKS OF ART ON THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES
  4. THE WAY OF SAINT JAMES TODAY
    • Pilgrimage today
    • alues and types of pilgrimage
    • Clothing
    • Board and lodging
    • Souvenirs of the pilgrimage

2ND FLOOR

  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. NORTHERN ROUTE (OR COASTAL ROUTE) THROUGH THE BASQUE COUNTRY
    • Origin
    • Plants
    • Art
  3. THE BASQUE INLAND ROUTE (OR TUNNEL ROUTE, VIA THE SAN ADRIÁN TUNNEL)
    • Origin
    • Plants
    • Art
  4. OTHER ROUTES: FRENCH ROUTE, PRIMITIVE ROUTE, SILVER ROUTE, ETC.

The centre also has interactive modules, audiovisual projections and different educational materials

All the rooms can be accessed by people with reduced mobility

  


 
 

Done Jakue Bidea