{"id":97357,"date":"2024-01-20T11:26:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T11:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/what-to-see-in-sahagun\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T16:23:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T16:23:15","slug":"what-to-see-in-sahagun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/blog\/que-ver-en-sahagun\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Sahagun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located <\/span><b>between the cities of Palencia and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/blog\/que-ver-en-leon\"><b>Le\u00f3n<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the charming town of <\/span><b>Sahag\u00fan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It stands like a treasure on the route of the Camino de Santiago. With its cobbled streets, historical monuments and deep connection with Jacobean tradition, it invites pilgrims to immerse themselves in a unique experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the imposing <\/span><b>Saint Benedict Monastery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up to the picturesque <\/span><b>Canto Bridge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each corner tells a story that is intertwined with the rich heritage of the Camino de Santiago. This is undoubtedly a connection point between the medieval past and modernity, where spirituality and history converge to enrich the journey of each pilgrim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Camino de Santiago through Sahag\u00fan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sahag\u00fan stands like a lighthouse in the landscape of the Camino de Santiago, and marks<\/span><b> a crucial milestone on the route connecting Saint Jean Pied de Port with Santiago de Compostela<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This charming municipality in Le\u00f3n has played a fundamental role in the development of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-frances\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Way<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not only as a geographical point, but as a center of deep spiritual significance. Whether you make the journey on your own or hire one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel company for the Camino de Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sahag\u00fan is a must-see on your pilgrimage to Compostela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30399 aligncenter lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg\" alt=\"Pilgrim hostel in Sahag\u00fan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30399 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg\" alt=\"Albergue de peregrinos en Sahag\u00fan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-albergue-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This destination is a living testimony of the<\/span><b> symbiosis between historical development and medieval pilgrimages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As one of the most important towns in the Le\u00f3n region, Sahag\u00fan <\/span><b>marks the equator of the French Way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the cultural wealth of all the cities, towns and regions that you will find on the French Way, you may also be interested in knowing other pilgrimage routes to Compostela:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-norte\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Way<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along the Cantabrian coast from East to West.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-portugues-costa\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portuguese Way of the Coast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from Porto, passing through Viana do Castelo and Vigo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-portugues\/camino-de-santiago-desde-tui\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portuguese Way of Tui<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which you can explore in about 8 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Tour planning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin the journey in the <\/span><b>Plaza Mayor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with the imposing <\/span><b>Church of San Lorenzo,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>XII century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is an approach to the fusion between the past and present of Sahag\u00fan. He<\/span><b> old moorish neighborhood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where this architectural gem is located, also houses the <\/span><b>Museum of Holy Week<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adding an additional layer of cultural meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exploration can continue with a visit to the <\/span><b>Church of San Tirso<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the ruins of <\/span><b>Saint Benedict Monastery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Chapel of San Mancio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For lovers of nature and history, the Puente Canto is presented as a monumental entrance to Sahag\u00fan from where you can trace various hiking routes that connect the French and Madrid Caminos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30401 aligncenter lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg\" alt=\"Church of San Tirso in Sahag\u00fan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30401 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg\" alt=\"Iglesia de San Tirso en Sahag\u00fan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-iglesia-San-Tirso-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, the tour is enriched with the visit to the<\/span><b> hermitage of the Virgin of the Bridge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Sanctuary of the Pilgrim<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dated in <\/span><b>thirteenth century<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and adorned with spectacular plasterwork. These sites not only offer a spiritual break, but also an opportunity to immerse yourself in the documentation of the Camino de Santiago at the Camino de Santiago Documentation Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pilgrims opt for a shorter route and make the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-frances\/camino-de-santiago-desde-sarria\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">road to Santiago de Compostela from Sarria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in the province of Lugo. The truth is that if you have the time and the physical fitness, starting in Sahag\u00fan is a much more enriching adventure, because it allows you to get to know the geography of Le\u00f3n, including its capital, and contemplate its architectural and cultural wealth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Monuments that tell stories<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The itinerary through Sahag\u00fan reveals monuments that tell the history of the place. Whether you are planning to do the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/en-bicicleta\/camino-de-santiago-en-bici-desde-roncesvalles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bike path<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or, as is more traditional, on foot, this city has countless places to reveal to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Church of San Tirso is <\/span><b>one of the first Romanesque-Mudejar churches in Spain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which captivates with its high tower. The columns at the head, converted into brick pilasters, tell the evolution of architecture over time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This place, now transformed into a <\/span><b>small museum of sacred art<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offers visitors an exhibition of models that detail the emblematic monuments of Sahag\u00fan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the outskirts of Sahag\u00fan, the <\/span><b>Convent of San Francisco<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rises like a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/blog\/romanico-en-el-camino-frances\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">architectural treasure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and spiritual. The uniqueness of its architectural features, with a single nave divided into five sections and three side chapels, attracts the attention of visitors.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, legends such as the vision of the Divine Pilgrim by a walker or the visit of Francis of Assisi who miraculously revived a dry cherry tree, surround the convent in an aura of mysticism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30400 aligncenter lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg\" alt=\"Arch of San Benito in Sahag\u00fan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30400 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg\" alt=\"Arco de San Benito en Sahag\u00fan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sahagun-arco-San-Benito-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El <\/span><b>Saint Benedict Monastery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with its origins dating back to<\/span><b> year 904 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, played a vital role during the Middle Ages.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although time and historical vicissitudes have left their mark, the ruins that persist, such as the <\/span><b>Chapel of San Mancio and the Clock Tower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tell the story of a glorious past. Also, the <\/span><b>Arch of Saint Benedict<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is presented as a triumphal arch that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich architectural and spiritual heritage of the monastery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El <\/span><b>Canto Bridge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It stands majestically over the Cea River in Sahag\u00fan and not only represents a work of engineering, but also a crucial point on the Camino de Santiago.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This bridge is considered the <\/span><b>most important work of civil architecture in Sahag\u00fan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Its function transcends that of a simple crossing over the waters; It is the gateway to Sahag\u00fan from the old national highway N-120 towards Le\u00f3n and marks the crossroads between the Camino Frances and the Camino de Madrid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tradition and modernity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking through the streets of Sahag\u00fan is not only a journey through time through ancient monuments, but also an artistic experience. about one <\/span><b>twenty colorful murals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They adorn the streets, each telling a unique story.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From representations of traditional folklore to tributes to the Camino de Santiago, these murals fuse tradition with the contemporary. They offer pilgrims a visual experience that complements the historical richness of Sahag\u00fan.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located between the cities of Palencia and Le\u00f3n, the charming town of Sahag\u00fan It stands like a treasure on the route of the Camino de Santiago. With its cobbled streets, historical monuments and deep connection with Jacobean tradition, it invites pilgrims to immerse themselves in a unique experience. 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