The Codex Calixtinus (Book of Calixtus), the most important book in the history of the Camino

The Codex Calixtinus (Book of Calixtus) is a large medieval volume housed in the archive of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (for which it was produced), and has left its mark all over the Camino.  As seen previously, the decorations of the certificates pilgrims receive upon completing the Camino are derived from it, andContinue reading “The Codex Calixtinus (Book of Calixtus), the most important book in the history of the Camino”