Wednesday 2 March 2016

Discover Santiago de Compostela XVI: Apostle Saint James


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.

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!