Mérida hosts XIV International Congress of Jacobean Associations

Mérida, Spain, will serve as an international hub for the study and preservation of the Camino de Santiago from October 22 to 25. The XIV International Congress of Jacobean Associations will bring together approximately 400 researchers, specialists, and representatives from 14 different countries.

Under the theme “Homo Viator. Santiago and the origin of pilgrimages in Hispania,” the event focuses on the historical significance of the ancient Augusta Emerita and its connection to the Vía de la Plata. The program includes conferences, roundtables, and cultural visits, with the Alcazaba Cultural Center and the Santo Domingo Cultural Center serving as primary venues.