The Symbol of a Pilgrim
The scallop shell (in Spanish: concha de Vieira) has, over the past centuries become the recognized official symbol of the famed Camino de Santiago. It can be seen throughout the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Sometimes it is engraved on posts, sometimes painted on signs, and through some of the more populated areas, as part of their official street signs or emblazed into the road. This has been done throughout most of the Camino in order to guide pilgrims along the way. Not only is the scallop a…