World Heritage Site: Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain
Publication Year: 2025
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHECC4998194C
Summary
The Camino de Santiago, particularly the Camino Francés route from the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela, presents a paradoxical interplay between spirituality and economic entanglement. While intended as an escape from contemporary economic life, the pilgrimage is deeply embedded in monetary transactions, infrastructure development, and promotional activities. The study reveals how the evaluation of 'authentic' versus 'less authentic' pilgrims is influenced by both moral and financial considerations, highlighting the complex dynamics that govern this ancient yet economically vibrant tradition.
Citation
Crichton, R., Lois-González, R. C., Lopez, L., & Mitchell, J. P. (2025). The Pilgrimonics of Camino. Religion and Society, 16(1), 78–93. https://doi.org/10.3167/arrs.2025.160107
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