Pilgrim's shell

15/03/2018
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The shell of the pilgrim is undoubtedly the most representative symbol of the Camino de Santiago. This scallop shell, a family of very common bivalve molluscs in Galicia, seems today an almost essential object for a pilgrim who embarks on his journey. However, despite its popularity, the reason why the first walkers adopted it is unknown.