Pico Sacro
Mountain in Boqueixón, Galicia, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pico Sacro ("Holy Peak" in Galician) is a summit in the central Galician Massif and the municipality of Boqueixón. In antiquity it was known as Mount Ilicino, and features a hermitage, a cave, the remains of a medieval castle and a triangulation station. The mountain rises 530 meters (1,740 ft) and is known for its unique shape and a legend about the Apostle James. A deep and narrow cave sits just below the peak, and legend places a dragon there protecting one of the entrances to hell.[2]
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Pico Sacro | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 42°48′25.6″N 08°26′48.0″W |
Geography | |
Parent range | Galician Massif |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | hike |
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