Spain, Galicia: Santiago cross in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

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This relief shows the sword cross of the Order of St. James (Santiago). It became the symbol of the St. James Way and the protection of the Christian pilgrim´s way to Santiago de Compostela.

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Size: 5029px × 3341px
Location: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
Photo credit: © Cro Magnon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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