¡Buen Camino! The Way of St. James in Literature and Art

The Camino de Santiago is a historical and cultural reality that continues to this day. Since the discovery in the 9th century of what was considered to be the burial place of the apostle Saint James, the enclave in which it is located, Santiago de Compostela, has become a center of pilgrimage for Christianity. Along the roads leading there, a cultural landscape, architecture, settlements, customs, and artistic expressions emerged, forming a legacy that must be known and passed on.

This webinar, presented by professors from the University of Santiago de Compostela, explores the Camino de Santiago as a unique historical and cultural phenomenon, analyzing its evolution from its origins in the 9th century to the present day. Throughout the presentations, we will discover how art and travel literature have been key elements in shaping a common European identity and consolidating the Jacobean narrative.

Our journey will take us from medieval landmarks such as the Codex Calixtinus to 21st-century literary expressions. To conclude, we will address its practical application in the ELE classroom, where we will integrate tradition and teaching through a specific proposal: the use of travel literature in a children's story.