A Fonsagrada

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A Fonsagrada is a town and municipality in the province of Lugo in the autonomous community of Galicia in north-west Spain which is 25 miles east-north-east of Lugo by road. Its population in 2004 was 5,007. A Fonsagrada is situated 3166 feet above sea-level on the watershed between the rivers Rodil and Suarna. It is an important market for all kinds of agricultural produce, and manufactures linen and frieze.

The history of Fonsagrada (traditional name) is linked to the pilgrim way to Santiago. A variant of the Way, the "camino primitivo", goes through the municipality.

Camiño primitivo - Primitive way

The "primitive way" to Santiago refers to a stretch between Oviedo and Palas de Rei. It enters Galicia through Fonsagrada, among whose landmarks is the "New Royal Hospital of Santiago de Montouto", a half-ruined building, which was used by pilgrims. This hospital has its origin in the "Old Royal Hospital of Santiago de Montouto", founded by Pedro I "The cruel". The hospital gives its name to a local mountain range, the "Serra do Hospital".

Wildlife

Wildlife includes the rare Kerry slug.

References

Location of A Fonsagrada in Galicia