This postcard features a magnificent thirteenth century
statue of the seated Saint James dressed in what appears to be a pilgrim's
outfit. You can find it in the High Chapel (Capela Maior) of Santiago de
Compostela Cathedral. Click here to find out more about the
apostle after whom our city is named.
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Card 16 is off to Yessentuki, Russia!
Another card has been sent to Russia! Its destination
is Yessentuki, a city located in the southwestern part of the country, more
than 4,000 km away!
Did you know that Yessentuki is considered the
cultural capital of Russia’s Greek population? Even nowadays more than 10%
percent of its population is of Greek descent. Yessentuki is also famous for
its mineral springs, most of which are of medical value. It was thanks to
Anabel, an advanced 1 student, that we know these curious facts about our next
stop!
Photo by Maxim Yashin |
Photo by Maxim Yashinn |
Anabel has chosen a postcard featuring the magnificent
thirteenth century statue of the seated Saint James dressed in what appears to
be a pilgrim's outfit.
Hope our friend Anastacia likes it! Thanks a million,
Anabel!
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