Jesus Quarry Calamita
He had been repeatedly in Santiago de Compostela. He had visited the spectacular and grandiose always Obradoiro Square. But never did the tour of the Cathedral Covers.
The visit was novel. It was only recently that could be performed, because until a few years ago could only access covers which estudiasen Theology, the visit was without a guide, and, also, because of the danger of it had to sign a document in which the visitor took responsibility in the event of an accident.
Once Gelmírez got to the Palace a few minutes we were inside watching. It seemed we were in the High Middle Ages. Not for nothing more than a millennium that the stones had been placed at that location. The walls were moss and gave the impression that bats appear anytime.
And ... we started the beautiful adventure. While it certainly lasts. The climb was to raise 103 echelons. Some had to make several breaks because fifty meters high separated us from the start of the climb.
When you reach the end of the routed, I could see one of the most spectacular views you've seen throughout my life, although weather increased hardness .... It seemed that the nature or bruixas not want our eyes admire such beauty. The umbrella made their appearance and the wind kicked. The position was hard: on the one hand, clear explanations, cultured and quiet of our guide, obviously, must be used to make the visit in similar conditions on many occasions; other, the height at which we were and what resbalizado of exterior stairs that were in tension was; a dangerous slip and fall could occur at any time; rain and strong wind obviously did nothing but worsen the situation. We think take shelter until the weather abated ...
View covers covers the city of Santiago from the Cathedral
But the scenery was so beautiful that we watched our eyes were blinded. A breathtaking landscape. Only. Absorbent. We were shocked at such beauty. The tour on the heights of the Cathedral of Santiago can not leave anyone indifferent. The city of Compostela was developed from the construction of the Cathedral. Holy City together with Rome and Jerusalem attracts the Galician capital at any time of year thousands of pilgrims from around the world. From the top you see the city clearly. An eighteenth century urban policy prohibits building above the height of the Cathedral.
The vision of the city was perfect. The sky was gray and leaden rain even more intense. But we wanted to continue watching unsurpassed beauty. Head, the view of the whole city. Left, the very extensive Nuns Convent-today 28-; behind, the big clock. Beyond, San Martín Palace, which also houses the Major Seminary of Santiago Diocesan Historical Archive; finally, under one of the apse continued explanations, and protected from the rain .
It's time to lose. And as in the rise harmonious chants echoed from inside the Cathedral.
Ultimately, the next time you go to Compostela-well after performing all or part of the Pilgrim, simply visiting the- not stop going to the decks of the Cathedral. disappoint them not. Contemplate something new, and, If further, time expresses the happiness will be complete, though many believe that Santiago de Compostela is seen in its purest cold and rain with sunshine.
It is worth contemplating the beautiful Galician city from the decks of the Cathedral. Clearly.
Jesus Pedreira Lodestone Bachelor of Law, Sociology and History
The day was typically de Compostela. Rain, cold wind and some. We arrived at the appointed time to Gelmírez Palace - in honor of the first Archbishop of Santiago, Diego Gelmírez (1059-1139) and promoter of the Cathedral-, next to the Cathedral of Santiago, Archbishop's current headquarters.
