Historic churches in Gipuzkoa

Historic Churches and Chapels

This collection showcases the architectural diversity of Gipuzkoa, ranging from the majestic Neo-Gothic San Sebastián Cathedral to the avant-garde Arantzazu Sanctuary. It features significant pilgrimage sites like the Churrigueresque Baroque Sanctuary of Loyola and historic parish churches such as the Gothic Santa Maria la Real in Zarautz. These sites reflect centuries of religious heritage, including the minimalist 21st-century Iesu Church and the cliffside San Telmo Hermitage overlooking the Flysch geological formations in Zumaia.

Historic Churches and Chapels — Map

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San Sebastián Cathedral

Majestic neo-Gothic cathedral embellished with Filippino shells and beautiful stained-glass windows. Landmark of the city.

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Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus

The Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro is a baroque Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica completed in 1774.

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Sanctuary of Loyola

The Sanctuary of Loyola or Loiola, or the Shrine and Basilica of Loyola, consists of a series of edifices built in Churrigueresque Baroque…

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San Telmo Hermitage

A 16th-century chapel situated on the cliffs of Zumaia overlooking the Itzurun beach and the Flysch rock formations.

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Nuestra Sra. de la Asunción y del Manzano

A 15th-century parish church in Hondarribia featuring a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles with a prominent Baroque altarpiece.

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San Millan Eliza

Historic parish church in Zizurkil showcasing traditional Basque religious architecture.

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Santa Marina

A historic chapel in Bergara reflecting regional religious heritage.

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San Frantzisko eliza

A 16th-century Franciscan church in Tolosa known for its Renaissance facade.

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San Ignazio Loiolakoaren eliza

A Roman Catholic church in San Sebastián dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.

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Santuario de San Miguel - Done Mikel Santutegia

An 11th-century Romanesque sanctuary in the Aralar mountains, home to a world-renowned 12th-century gilded enamel altarpiece.

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Guadalupeko ermita

A 16th-century sanctuary on Mount Jaizkibel, serving as a focal point for local pilgrimages and the annual Alarde festival.

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San Migel Parrokia

A 15th-century Gothic parish church in Oñati featuring a rare cloister built directly over a river.

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Iesu eliza

A minimalist modern church designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Rafael Moneo, characterized by its white concrete and cross-shaped skylight.

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Frantzizkotarren eliza

A 17th-century Franciscan convent and church located in Zarautz.

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San Pedro Parrokia

A 13th-century Gothic church in Zumaia with a distinct fortress-like exterior built for defensive purposes.

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Santa Maria la Real parrokia

A 15th-century Gothic church in Zarautz housing a Plateresque altarpiece and situated next to a Roman archaeological site.

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Nuestra Señora de Dorleta

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Dorleta is in the village of Leintz Gatzaga in the Gipuzkoa province of the Basque Country in Spain, near the…

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Arantzazuko Amaren Santutegia

An avant-garde 20th-century sanctuary featuring modernist sculptures by Jorge Oteiza and iron doors by Eduardo Chillida.

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