Vintage Postcard 1972 French Social History Santiago Compostela Catedral Portico

Social History: This French message provides a wonderful snapshot of 1970s European tourism. It highlights the classic motivation for Northern Europeans traveling to Spain—the "sun question"—and mentions a stay at the St. Thomas Institute in the scenic Meuse valley (likely in Belgium or France).

Scene: Iconic Old Testament Prophets from the Pórtico de la Gloria at the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. These figures (including Daniel and Isaiah) greeted millions of pilgrims finishing the Camino.

Size: Continental 6 x 4"

Type: Photochrome

Publisher: Ediciones Arribas, Zaragoza

Condition: The ink is vibrant, and the handwriting is a fine example of formal 20th-century French script. Light age toning and corner bumping. 

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.