Spain, St. James Way: Traditional touch of the Apostle Jakob in the main altar of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

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The embrace of the Apostle Jakob is one of the rituals for every St. James pilgrim. After arrival at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela pilgrims pass at the main altar and kiss, touch or embrace the sitting statue of Saint James. Here the pilgrimage ends.

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Location: Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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