Iconography at different villages (and figs)

[Paul Newfield]

Interesting question.  Many of the cities, towns and villages have their own royal coats of arms.  Look at the stamps on your passport, many of the images are unique, and representative of the town.  The Y-shaped crusifix in Puente la Reina is one such image that is memorable, as the 'puente' itself.  The designs of some of the churches are noteworthy and unique and the very image defines the location (as at Eunate - which I missed).  Some other things that come to mind are the chicken pen in the church of Sto Domingo de Calzada; the strange braided columns in Estella, in the cloisters of the church of San Pedro de la Rua.
And of course, if you think of "figs" on the camino, that can mean only one PERSON, Felica. 
One other distinct and unique      . 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Helen Burns 
  To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU 
  Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 1:37 AM
  Subject: Iconography at different villages


  Is anyone aware of which villages on the Camino which have their own
  distinctive or characteristic iconography?

  For example, things like a particular

  1) animal (rabbit, stork, etc.)
  2) Saint
  3) relgious symbol, or implement
  4) geometric theme
  5) festival day
  or
  6) prayer

  which is commonly associated _only_ with that village.

  If so, I would like hearing about the one's you have seen or know of.

  Any pointers to additional sources for such information would also be
  greatly appreciated.

  Thank you for your reply.

  Helen
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