New Guide Explores the Historic Paths to the Cathedral of Oviedo!
The paths to the cathedral of Oviedo. The Asturian publishing house Delallama just launched «The paths to the cathedral of Oviedo», an essential new guide for pilgrims and history lovers. Written by the renowned researcher and expert on Jacobean routes Victor Guerra, this work documents and describes for the first time in detail the historical pilgrimage itineraries to San Salvador from two strategic points: Lion y Salime Grandas.
The main objective of this publication is to highlight the historical, symbolic and spiritual relevance of these traditional paths, which have often been left in the shadow of the famous Camino de Santiago. Guerra offers a detailed and meticulous tour along these ancestral routes, based on solid research that includes historical sources, ancient cartography and exhaustive field work.
The guide is not only a practical manual, but also proposes a contemporary rereading of the crucial role that Oviedo played as a central enclave in medieval pilgrimages. Its natural connection with León to the east and with Galicia (through Grandas de Salime) to the west stands out, establishing Oviedo as a vital convergence point in the ancient road network.
An Essential Tool for Explorers and Enthusiasts
With an accessible format and a clear informative vocation, "The paths to the cathedral of Oviedo" includes Detailed maps, key historical references and practical staging proposals. It is a valuable tool both for those who wish to undertake these routes on foot, as well as for historians, researchers and anyone fascinated by the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Asturias and the Camino.
This work not only illuminates lesser-known routes, but invites readers to rediscover an essential part of the history of pilgrimage in Spain, offering a fresh and profound perspective on the paths that led to the venerated Cathedral of Oviedo.
