Padrón in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Igrexa parroquial de Santiago de Padrón
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St. Jame’s Church
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2023
1. Igrexa parroquial de Santiago de Padrón / St. Jame’s Church Marker
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Igrexa parroquial de Santiago de Padrón
Igrexa de Santiago de Padrón (S. X). Lugar de peregrinación Xacobea Reformada no s. XII e reedificada en 1867 por D. José Piquet, estilo neoclásico. No interior atópase o Pedrón ara romana que da nome à Vila vinculándoa coa tradición xacobea.
Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago de Padrón
Iglesia de Santiago de Padrón (S. X). Lugar de peregrinación Jacobea. Reformada en el s. XII y reedificada en 1867 por D. José Piquet, estilo neoclásico. En el interior se encuentra el "Pedron", ara romana que da nombre a la Villa, vinculada con la tradiccion jacobea.
Saint Jame’s Church
Saint Jame's Church 10th century. It has been a site of the Jacobean Pilgrimages. It was reformed in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 19th century in the Neoclassic style by don José Piquet. Inside it is located “The Pedron”, Roman altar that gives name to the Village linking her with the tradition jacobea.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 44.347′ N, 8° 39.687′ W. Marker is in Padrón, Galicia, in A Coruña. It is on Rúa Castelao, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rúa Castelao 3, Padrón, Galicia 15900, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ponte de Santiago / Puente Santiago / Saint Jame’s Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Fonte do Carme / Fuente de Carmen / Fountain of Carme (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rosalia de Castro (about 120 meters away); Pazo do Concello / Palacio del Ayuntamiento / Town Hall Square (about 120 meters away); Macías O Namorado / Macías the Lover (about 120 meters away); Antiga Cárcere /Antigua Carcel / Former Jail (about 120 meters away); Convento do Carme / Convento del Carmen / Carme Convent (about 120 meters away); Alfolí do Sal (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Padrón.
Also see . . . Parish Church of Santiago de Padrón (Padrón Turismo, in English). (Submitted on February 19, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2023
2. Igrexa parroquial de Santiago de Padrón / St. Jame’s Church Marker - wide view
The marker is mounted to the south side of the church, near the front, visible here just a bit to the left of the motorcycle.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2023
3. Igrexa parroquial de Santiago de Padrón / St. Jame’s Church - front
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
