The traditional Camino de Santiago from St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain is one of the most popular and famous pilgrimage trails on Earth. This religious trail is full of stunning cathedrals that trail walkers get to see up close and personal.
Here are the four most beautiful ones that you’ll find between the start and finish.
Burgos Cathedral
The cathedral in Burgos is a sight that pilgrims won’t soon forget. This cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, 724 years after being consecrated.
Astorga Cathedral
This is the smallest cathedral on the list and is located in the relatively tiny town of Astorga in the Leon province. It combines 11th-century Romanesque walls with a gorgeous Gothic exterior that was completed in the 15th century.
León Cathedral
This stunning place of worship is commonly known as “The House of Light” due to its incredible collection of stained glass windows that let tons of natural illumination into the cathedral. The 13th-century Gothic exterior is equally beautiful.
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
The final cathedral on the Camino is the most important one, located at the end of the Way in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Considered one of the most important and architecturally impressive churches in Europe, the granite exterior of this church is known worldwide.