Monumento ao Peregrino, Monte do Gozo
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N 42° 53.083 W 008° 29.715
29T E 541218 N 4748136
The famous statues of two pilgrims overjoyed at the sight of their destination, the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostello
Waymark Code: WMPD3P
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 08/11/2015
Views: 10
The last stop on the Camino is Monte do Gozo, the hill of joy. Here pilgrims can finally see their destination, the three towers of the cathedral. This monument consists of bronze statues of two pilgrims, about 3m high, showing expressions of joy as they raise the hats to salute their destination just 7 km away. The statues show classical pilgrim garb: robe, cape, sandals, broad hats, a cross, staff, water gourd and of course the symbol of the Camino, the scallop shell on the back of the cape.
Country: Spain
Type of Waymark: Monument
Way of St. James identification: Symbol
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