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26th Stage: from Triacastela
to Sarria
On the 26th day of the journey, pilgrims
can visit Samos, located off the traditional French Itinerary,
but whose Benedictine Monastery of San Xulián de Samos, from
the 6-18 C, is worthy to be visited. This important monastery
is situated on the valley by the Ouribio river, sorrounded
by a scenery that enhances its beauty and provides a mysterious
atmosphere.
Its impressive Neoclassical façade is worthy of note, as well
as the huge cloisters. The cloister of Nereidas, from the
16 C contains a beautiful fountain. The Ciprés chapel, from
the 10 C, is one of the oldest elements in the monastery.Back
on the Route, pilgrims head towards Balsa, with the small
chapel of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves. Then, the Route passes
through a picturesque scene full of oaks and chestnut trees
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This village has a Romanesque church with a chalice in it
dating back to the 15 C. The Route continues to Montán,
where stands a church with a Romanesque nave and where pilgrims
can drink water from the Fountain of Chafarico. Further
on, pilgrims go through Furela, where stands a chapel dedicated
to San Roque; then Pintín; Calvor, with many prehistorical
sites; Aguiada; San Mamed del Camino; and San Pedro del
Camino.
After leaving this village, the Route leads to Sarria,
the staging post for today. In this town -where Alfonso
IX died in 1230, while making the pilgrimage-, the old quarter
retains a strong Medieval character. Travellers can also
visit the church of Salvador, with a Romanesque ground plan
and Gothic façade; the small chapel of San Lázaro;
the hospital of San Antonio, which today houses a Court;
and the remains of its old fortress, from the 14 C.
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