Yet another long, straight, and flat trek day. As I said the other day, this is the bread basket of Spain so much of the grain industry is located here. Fortunately we did work our way through Sahagún, a larger city situated along the trail. Here are some of the things that we saw:
No, these are not Hobbit houses! These underground spaces are in Moratinos and were once used for aging wine and curing hams and cheeses. Now they are used for parties.
This Roman bridge leads to the ERMITA DE LA VIRGEN DE LA PUENTE (13th century). It once crossed a stream that has long dried up.
Just a few steps past the Ermita are two towering figures. They are of
The inscription reads: "Sahagún. Geographic Center of the Camino." Between the two statues is a "line." We have officially gone half way (nearly 250 miles).
The inscription reads: "Sahagún. Historical Center of the Order of Cluny"
The church above is the Iglesia de San Lorenzo (dates from 1110). It is typical of the Mudejar architectural style that dominates this area. The early history of Sahagún brought Moors and Jews to the area due to the city's position as a commercial center in the region. Many in the Moorish population also worked as builders. Typical of the Mudejar style is the use of bricks with ornate decorations.
Below is the Iglesia de San Tirso (dates from 1123). Both San Lorenzo and San
Tirso integrate elements of the Romanesque and Gothic along with the aforementioned Mudejar architectural styles.
This is the Monasterio de Santa Cruz Benedictinas. Here is where Alfonso VI and his four wives are buried. Alfonso VI is the king closely aligned with the Cantar de mio Cid.
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