Santuario de Santo André de Teixido, Catholic pilgrimage church in Spain
The Santuario de Santo André de Teixido is a revered shrine located in the region of Galicia.
It dates back to pre-Christian times and has been a Christian pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages.
Local lore states that those who do not visit during their lifetime will go there once they have died, taking the form of a lizard, toad, or serpent.
The sanctuary is situated in the village of Santo André de Teixido, accessible by road for pilgrims and tourists.
A local saying goes 'A San Andrés de Teixido vai de morto o que non foi de vivo' meaning 'To San Andrés de Teixido goes as a dead person the one who did not go as a living one.'
Location: Santo André de Teixido
Source: Wikimedia
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