15th Stage: from Carrión de los Condes to Calzadilla de la Cueza

At the 15th stage of the Route, pilgrims can deviate from the traditional itinerary and stop by Calzada de los Molinos. The Romanesque church of Santiago contains a High Altarpiece representing the Apostle Santiago. The ruins of the monastery of Benevivere, from the 12 C are also worth a visit. Further on, the itinerary crosses Calzadilla and arrives at Cervatos de la Cueza, where stand the churches of Santa Columba and San Miguel.

Back on the Route to Santiago, pilgrims continue to Quintanilla de la Cueza, where are the remains of a late Roman town from the 3 and 4 C, including remarkable mosaics. The brick Parish Church of Asunción contains important cofferings, a High Altarpiece from the 16 C, describing scenes from the life of Christ, and sculptures of San Antón and Santa Catalina, both from the 16 C. The portico and the chevet show Mudejar cofferings.

The Route advances towards Calzadilla de la Cueza, a town through which passed a Roman road. A solitary tower presides over the town, lighthouse for pilgrims in the Middle Ages. The Parish Church of San Martín treasures a Renaissance retable from the 16 C, a work from the Juan de Juni School. It originally belonged to the monastery of Santa María de las Tiendas. In this area there are not many monuments. Instead, there are many constructions typical of the area, such as dovecotes, which present different shapes, from square to octagonal.