Religious Tourism

Visiting the Heritage Cities is a great choice for those interested in religious tourism. For example, Santiago de Compostela is the final destination on the pilgrims’ route the Way of Saint James. Toledo is known as the city of three cultures and is home of monuments such as the cathedral and Mozarabic churches. It also celebrates Corpus Christi in June. Another important religious celebration is Easter week in Cuenca. In turn, you can visit the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus in Ávila, its first foundation and the Encarnación convent. Meanwhile, Alcalá de Henares is a Jesuit pilgrim spot and is home to nine cloistered convents.

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