Camino Francés y urbanismo en la Galicia medieval: el caso del antiguo burgo de Triacastela

A previously understudied medieval burgo, Santa María de Vilavella, emerged alongside a monastery catering to pilgrims on the Camino Francés. Its initial growth in the 12th century, tied to pilgrim transit and commerce, waned after King Alfonso IX of León established Triacastela—a strategically advantageous settlement—in the early 13th century. While Triacastela flourished as a fortified, crossroads hub, Santa María de Vilavella reverted to rural life, focusing on agro-pastoral activities. This study highlights the dynamic shifts in urban development along the Camino Francés, contrasting the rise and fall of two adjacent settlements through historical analysis of their spatial organization, economic roles, and architectural evolution.

Valdés Blanco-Rajoy, R. (2022). Camino Francés y urbanismo en la Galicia medieval: el caso del antiguo burgo de Triacastela. Cuadernos de Estudios Gallegos, 69(135), 109–154. https://doi.org/10.3989/ceg.2022.135.04