Google Arts & Culture launches virtual tour of the Camino de Santiago
¡Buen Camino! is a new online platform launched by Google Arts & Culture, providing virtual explorations of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. This initiative, developed by the Regional Government of Galicia, the Regional Government of Aragon, the Foundation of the Cathedral of Santiago, and the Spanish Federation of Associations of Friends of the Camino de Santiago, celebrates the Jubilee Year and Holy Jacobean Year 2021-2022, which was extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The portal is accessible in 11 languages and includes online exhibitions, photographs, and 13 virtual tours in 360 degrees. Users can discover significant sites, travel advice, historical context, and thematic narratives. The Camino de Santiago encompasses 281 routes spanning over 83,000 km, leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Key facts
- Google Arts & Culture launched a virtual tour portal for the Camino de Santiago.
- The portal is named ¡Buen Camino!.
- It was created by the Regional Government of Galicia, Regional Government of Aragon, Foundation of the Cathedral of Santiago, and Spanish Federation of Associations of Friends of the Camino de Santiago.
- The portal commemorates the Jubilee Year and Holy Jacobean Year 2021-2022, extended due to COVID-19.
- Available in 11 languages including Italian.
- Features 13 360-degree virtual visits to landmarks like the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Roman walls of Lugo, Tower of Hercules, and Pilgrim's Hostel in Vigo.
- Includes thematic stories and accessibility information with barrier-free routes.
- The Camino de Santiago has 281 routes over 83,000 km across 29 countries, with UNESCO World Heritage status for some routes.
Entities
Institutions
- Google Arts & Culture
- Regional Government of Galicia
- Regional Government of Aragon
- Foundation of the Cathedral of Santiago
- Spanish Federation of Associations of Friends of the Camino de Santiago
- UNESCO
Locations
- Camino de Santiago
- Santiago de Compostela
- Galicia
- Lugo
- Vigo
- France
- Spain