{"id":165505,"date":"2024-04-24T12:22:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T10:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T12:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:47:00","slug":"what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Xacobean Year and when is it celebrated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"165505\" class=\"elementor elementor-165505 elementor-165358\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-660807f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"660807f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bfb9b29\" data-id=\"1bfb9b29\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-191a3160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"191a3160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>Xacobean Year<\/strong> is a special time that makes Santiago de Compostela shine in a unique way. In this post we tell you all about this festival and why it is so significant for the city and the pilgrims who walk the Camino de Santiago.<\/p><p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Watch out! The next Holy Year is 2027: our<a href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/xacobeo-2027\/\"> Xacobeo 2027 guide<\/a> covers key dates, the best routes and when to book.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e8a3d27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e8a3d27\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40945457\" data-id=\"40945457\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63509ca8 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href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#Origin-of-the-Xacobean-Year\" >Origin of the Xacobean Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#Pilgrimage-in-the-Holy-Year\" >Pilgrimage in the Holy Year<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#When-is-the-next-Xacobean-Year-celebrated\" >When is the next Xacobean Year celebrated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#Reasons-to-do-the-Way-of-St-James-in-the-Xacobean-Year\" >Reasons to do the Way of St. James in the Xacobean Year<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#You-will-be-able-to-see-the-Puerta-Santa\" >You will be able to see the Puerta Santa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#See-the-restored-Cathedral-of-Santiago\" >See the restored Cathedral of Santiago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#You-can-obtain-the-plenary-indulgence\" >You can obtain the plenary indulgence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#It-is-a-special-pilgrimage-to-do-in-community\" >It is a special pilgrimage to do in community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-the-xacobean-year-and-when-is-it-celebrated\/#Enjoy-the-festive-atmosphere-in-Santiago-de-Compostela-and-the-villages-along-the-Camino\" >Enjoy the festive atmosphere in Santiago de Compostela and the villages along the Camino<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-Xacobean-Year\"><\/span>What is the Xacobean Year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Also known as A\u00f1o Santo Compostelano or Holy Year, the A\u00f1o Xacobeo is a special period in the Christian calendar that is celebrated when <strong>25 July<\/strong>, the Apostle&#8217;s Day, <strong>falls on a Sunday<\/strong>. This event is very special for the city of Santiago de Compostela and for the pilgrims and faithful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44982a35 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44982a35\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10d7c0e8\" data-id=\"10d7c0e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f9c6c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f9c6c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-166154\" alt=\"Xacobean Year Santiago de Compostela\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f11615b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f11615b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5da70377\" data-id=\"5da70377\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b6f8be7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b6f8be7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin-of-the-Xacobean-Year\"><\/span>Origin of the Xacobean Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The Xacobean Year has its origins in the 12th century, when<strong> Pope Callistus II<\/strong>, then Archbishop of Vienne (France), made a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. This pilgrimage had a profound impact on the Galician capital, which became a place of worship and a <strong>centre of reference for Christianity<\/strong>.<\/p><p>In 1122, the completion of the construction of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela marked the official establishment of the Xacobean Year by Pope Callistus II as of <strong>1126<\/strong>. Since then, it has been celebrated every Sunday 25 July, keeping this tradition alive to this day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7628f810 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7628f810\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fe26a8f\" data-id=\"2fe26a8f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c451c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"7c451c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"131031\" class=\"elementor elementor-131031\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d2d723a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d2d723a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ea154ff\" data-id=\"7ea154ff\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d451f13 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d451f13\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-229db094\" data-id=\"229db094\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78515af2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78515af2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PRACTICAL GUIDE<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bc84fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bc84fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FREE DOWNLOAD<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2204a581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2204a581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our FREE Practical Guide to the Camino de Santiago. 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff2a773 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ff2a773\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pilgrimage-in-the-Holy-Year\"><\/span>Pilgrimage in the Holy Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In the Holy Year of Compostela, the number of pilgrimages<strong> increases significantly<\/strong>, boosting the development of infrastructure such as churches and accommodation along the Camino and helping to make the experience more rewarding and comfortable for pilgrims.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When-is-the-next-Xacobean-Year-celebrated\"><\/span>When is the next Xacobean Year celebrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The Xacobean Year <strong>occurs every 6,5,6 and 11 years<\/strong>, when the 25th of July falls on a Sunday. The last Holy Year was in 2021, extending until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a milestone that has only happened twice in history.<\/p><p>Following the sequence, <strong>the next Compostelan Year will take place in 2027<\/strong>. Given that they only occur 14 times every century, we recommend you to experience the Camino during the Xacobean Year, a unique and unforgettable opportunity that you cannot miss.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons-to-do-the-Way-of-St-James-in-the-Xacobean-Year\"><\/span>Reasons to do the Way of St. James in the Xacobean Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The Camino de Santiago is a journey of self-discovery, reflection and connection; but doing it during the A\u00f1o Xacobeo takes its meaning to a higher level. From the pilgrim company along the Way to the celebration of numerous activities, we tell you the reasons why walking the Camino de Santiago during the A\u00f1o Xacobeo adds an even more <strong>special<\/strong> touch to your experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2762268 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2762268\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1eecf153\" data-id=\"1eecf153\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69497bee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69497bee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You-will-be-able-to-see-the-Puerta-Santa\"><\/span>You will be able to see the Puerta Santa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Located at the back of the Cathedral, in the Plaza de la Quintana, is the Puerta Santa, a <strong>symbol of faith, forgiveness and spiritual rebirth<\/strong>.<\/p><p>It is only open during the Xacobean Year and is an important meeting point for thousands of the faithful. At its opening, the archbishop performs an <strong>ancient ritual<\/strong> that consists of striking three times with a silver and wooden hammer on a wall that walls the door. Once opened, a procession is formed towards the High Altar where the celebration of the Eucharist and the launching of the Botafumeiro begins. It is a moment of devotion that marks the <strong>beginning of a new Xacobean Year and welcomes the pilgrims who have arrived in Santiago de Compostela<\/strong>.<\/p><p>One of its peculiarities is that through it, pilgrims can access the Apostolic Crypt, where the tomb of the Apostle Santiago is located and have the opportunity to embrace the figure of the Apostle, marking a unique moment in their pilgrimage.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1.webp\" alt=\"Holy Door Xacobean Year\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See-the-restored-Cathedral-of-Santiago\"><\/span>See the restored Cathedral of Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>One of the most inspiring reasons to set out on the Camino in A\u00f1o Xacobeo, is that you will be able to see the Cathedral <strong>completely restored<\/strong> after several years in the process of rehabilitation. From the High Altar to the organ, every detail has been meticulously cared for allowing pilgrims to contemplate the <strong>magnificent architecture and sacred art<\/strong> that adorns every corner.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You-can-obtain-the-plenary-indulgence\"><\/span>You can obtain the plenary indulgence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>During the Xacobean Year, pilgrims have the opportunity to gain the plenary indulgence, an act that symbolises the <strong>forgiveness of their sins, by crossing the Holy Door<\/strong> of the Cathedral. This experience makes the Camino de Santiago an emotionally and spiritually transformative journey.<\/p><p>To obtain the plenary indulgence, <strong>it is essential to fulfil a series of requirements:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Visit the tomb of the Apostle in the Cathedral once you arrive in Santiago de Compostela.<\/li><li>Pray for the Pope&#8217;s intentions (a Creed or an Our Father).<\/li><li>Go to Confession (15 days before or 15 days after the visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela) and receive the sacrament of Eucharistic Communion (one for each indulgence).<\/li><li>Attend Holy Mass once you arrive in Santiago de Compostela.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It-is-a-special-pilgrimage-to-do-in-community\"><\/span>It is a special pilgrimage to do in community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>The Xacobean Year attracts pilgrims from all over the world, so you can share the Camino with people from <strong>different cultures and countries<\/strong>, enriching your journey with stories and friendships that you will carry with you long after you arrive in Santiago de Compostela.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy-the-festive-atmosphere-in-Santiago-de-Compostela-and-the-villages-along-the-Camino\"><\/span>Enjoy the festive atmosphere in Santiago de Compostela and the villages along the Camino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>It&#8217;s not all about walking! The Xacobeo year is a very special time for Santiago de Compostela. During this period, the city comes alive with an <strong>extensive programme of cultural, sporting and musical activities<\/strong> for you to enjoy at the end of the Camino. It is a unique occasion to celebrate and connect with the essence of the Camino de Santiago.<\/p><p>In short, undertaking the Camino de Santiago at any time of the year is an enriching experience, but in Xacobean Year, it becomes an even more special journey in which you will enjoy a unique atmosphere and a deeper connection with the history and spirituality of the Camino.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5629527d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5629527d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3782f43c\" data-id=\"3782f43c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74582ae7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"74582ae7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-166171\" alt=\"Cathedral of Santiago fireworks in Year Xacobeo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/galiwonders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bb46f7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4bb46f7a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c007ec1\" data-id=\"3c007ec1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Xacobean Year is a special time that makes Santiago de Compostela shine in a unique way. 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