10/12/2025
The shadow of the pilgrim is calling again...
👣 The Legend of the Shadow Pilgrim 👣
A strange thing happens in Praza da Quintana in Santiago de Compostela at nightfall, when the lights of the square are turned on. A shadow of a pilgrim appears as if projected on the wall of the Cathedral de Santiago.
The legend of the Shadow Pilgrim is well known in Santiago. Many say it is the shadow of the pilgrim who was a priest who met every evening with a nun from the Convent of San Paio de Antealtares, located next to the Praza.
The priest proposed to the nun in due course. The nun agreed and they planned to run away together to be free. Their plan was to meet at dusk to make their escape. The priest disguised himself as a pilgrim so as not to attract attention and patiently waited, but the nun failed at arrive.
The Shadow Pilgrim has never got over this loss and continues to come to the meeting point every night waiting in vain for his love.
If you pass by the square at night, you'll be able to see this strange phenomenon which, in right is a trick of light. Make sure to visit when you're in Santiago!
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