What a site to behold! Swinging censer at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain. This censer is about 1.50 metres in length and weighs 53kg and one of the most striking rituals at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. It takes eight men, known as ‘tiraboleiros’, to set the Botafumeiro in motion and make it swing dramatically over the nave of the Cathedral 20 metres high, while releasing its fragrant incense smoke. | Catholic For Life

Scenes from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela #caminodesantiago #santiagodecompostela #spaintravel #history | Pondering Adventurer

The great Altar of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This Cathedral in northwestern Spain is said to be the final resting place for Saint James the Apostle. Every year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims take on the Camino de Santiago in which they take one of several walking routes all leading to this Cathedral to pay respects to Saint James. Here at the Baroque style high altar, a stone seated Saint James is surrounded by angels. Santiago de Compostela, Spain. #santiagodecompostela #camin