A chronicle named after this city was produced by its influential bishop Diego Gelmirez.
A chronicle named after this city was produced by its influential bishop Diego Gelmirez. Master Mateo worked on a structure in this city consecrated by Alfonso the Slobberer. After visiting this city, Aymeric Picaud compiled a collection including Turpin's Historia Caroli Magni and "A Guide for the Traveler," the Codex Calixtinus. After sacking this city, Almanzor absconded with its cathedral's bells and used them to decorate the Great Mosque of Cordoba. The namesake figure of this city was controversially promoted in medieval times as (*)  "matamoros," a ruthless slaughterer of Muslims. Alfonso VII began using the title "Emperor of All Spain" following his coronation in this city, which became the capital of a kingdom to the west of Leon. Visitors to this city typically encounter St. Rates cathedral when approaching from the south, and traditionally retrieve a scallop shell. The Via Podiensis, Camino frances, and Aragonese Way are northwestern approaches to this city along the Way of St. James. For 10 points, identify this Galician city, a major European pilgrimage site.
A chronicle named after this city was produced by its influential bishop Diego Gelmirez.
Santiago de Compostela (prompt on partial answer)