The town bears the name of the famous son of Viloria de Rioja, who now rests in the cathedral.
Santo Domingo de la Calzada wanted to be a monk, but after he was turned away because of his lack of education, he dedicated his life to serving the pilgrims walking to Santiago de Compostela by building roads, bridges and pilgrim hospitals. Today, he is the patron saint of engineers in Spain.
What to see in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
Catedral de Santo Domingo de la Calzada
To commemorate the legend of Saint Dominic saving the life of a wrongly convicted pilgrim (see also Barcelos in Portugal), to this day a rooster and hen are on display inside the church. (The coop where they come from, taking turns, is maintained by the Cofradía de Santo Domingo next door.) The mosaic-tiled crypt houses the tomb of the saint.
Where to stay in Santo Domingo de la Calzada
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Albergue de peregrinos Cofradía del Santo
€ 13
169
Open
4.4
Albergue de peregrinos Cofradía del Santo
€ 13
169
Open
4.4
Albergue de peregrinos Cofradía del Santo
Parochial
€ 13
169
All year
4.4
Albergue de la Abadía Cisterciense
€ 13–15
40
Closed
4.2
Albergue de la Abadía Cisterciense
€ 13–15
40
Closed
4.2
Albergue de la Abadía Cisterciense
Parochial
€ 13–15
40
Mar 1 – Oct 31
4.2
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