Santiago de Compostela in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Casa do Deán, Oficina do Peregríno / House of the Dean, Office of the Pilgrims
— Santiago de Compostela —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 12, 2023
1. Casa do Deán, Oficina do Peregrino / House of the Dean, Office of the Pilgrims Marker
Palacete barroco do seculo XVIII trazado por Fernández Sarela. Antigo aloxamento de bispos foráneos e déans, hoxe sede da Oficina do Peregrino onde se sela a “Compostela” ou certificado de peregrinación.
Palacete barroco del siglo XVIII trazado por Fernández Sarela. Antiguo alojamiento de obispos foráneos y deanes, hoy sede de la Oficina del Peregrino donde se acuña la Compostela certificado peregrinación.
Small baroque palace from the 18th century designed by Fernández Sarela. Former residence of foreign bishops and deans, it now houses the Pilgrims Office where the "Compostela” or pilgrimage certificate is issued.
Erected by Concello de Santiago, Xunta de Galicia, Cámara Santiago de Compostela. (Marker Number 006.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion.
Location. 42° 52.782′ N, 8° 32.65′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aurelio Aguirre Galarraga (within shouting distance of this marker); Anxel Casal (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis Seoane (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramón Piñeiro López (within shouting distance of this marker); Fonte do Franco / Fountain of Francis (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Batallon Literario / The Literary Battalion Memorial (about 90 meters away); Colexio de San Xerome / College of Saint Jerome (about 120 meters away); Casa da Concha / House of the Shell (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Compostela.
Also see . . . The Compostela (Oficina de Acogida al Pelegrino).
Excerpt: Since the pilgrimage to the tomb of Santiago, which came about spontaneously before the ninth and tenth centuries, was institutionalised and took on certain social and religious considerations, it was necessary to accredit its completion. To do this, badges were first used that could only be acquired in Santiago, in the shape of the scallop shell. It is obvious to see how easy it was to falsify this rudimentary certification.(Submitted on January 27, 2024.)The counterfeiting soon took on and they were sold at the entrance to the city, forcing the prelates of Compostela and the Pope himself to decree excommunication penalties against the counterfeiters. More effective, as they were more difficult to counterfeit, were the so-called cartas probatorias (evidentiary letters), which were already issued in the 13th century. These letters led directly to the Compostela.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 12, 20232. House of the Dean, Office of the Pilgrims Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here just to the left of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
