Holy Door Statues Santiago de Compostela Spain
by James Brunker
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Holy Door Statues Santiago de Compostela Spain
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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Detail of one of the series of 12 statues on the facade of the Holy Door (Puerta Santa), the main entrance of the eastern facade of Santiago de Compostela's cathedral in northwest Spain. These sculptures (there are 2 sets, 1 each side) were added to The Door in stages during the 1600s. The site has been a major pilgrimage destination since the 9th century when, according to legends, the long lost tomb with the body of St James the Great (the apostle who brought Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula) was discovered. King Alfonso II ordered a church to be built on the site; this building has since been replaced by the current cathedral. The Holy Door only opens during "Holy Years", which are when July 25th (the day of St James) falls on a Sunday. The cathedral and Santiago de Compostela's Old Town were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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July 25th, 2020
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