Top Things to do in Basque Country
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Basque Country, Spain
Discover the best top things to do in Basque Country, Spain including Monasterio de Zenarruza, Catedral de Santa Maria, Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reyes, Iglesia de San Salvador, Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church, Basilica de Santa Maria, Iglesia San Andres de Bianez, Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Maria, San Pelayo Hermitage, Castillo de Beloaga.
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1. Monasterio de Zenarruza
2. Catedral de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,512 reviews
Reviewed By Dyegourmet
We joined a tour given in Spanish but were handed audio guides in English which worked very well.This was an extremely interesting and well researched tour, taking you down into the crypt and showing the area beneath the vast cathedral pillars, explaining the history of the site, the building itself and the necessary work (currently 20 years - and running) which has taken place to stabilise it for the future. It seems that 1960s renovations weren't too helpful. The tour takes visitors (who must don fetching hair covers and hard hats) into the body of the cathedral, up to the triforium and the parapet and into the bell towers before finishing with a visit to the portico and the beautiful set of arches. Don't scorn the hard hats. Some of the arches you pass beneath are very low and it would be all too easy to graze or thump you head. It's not advisable if you suffer from vertigo - and some of it would be tough-going if you can't climb stairs easily. However, some areas are accessible by lift and I noticed one elderly visitor who had negotiated parts of the tour this way. Don't miss this tour. It's unique, informative and extremely professionally presented.
3. Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reyes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By Sergio2252 - Los Angeles, United States
This is a very impressive tour. The art and architecture is superb. The lady at the office where you get the tickets speaks Spanish and not much else. Someone in your group needs to understand the language for the tour.
4. Iglesia de San Salvador
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By citronjimmerz - Irvine, United States
We were walking into the town, intent to make it to the harbor for lunch at a small seaside restaurant to be found upon arrival. Instead We found a wedding had just ended in this church, with everyone standing outside. We walked in and the priest was just cleaning up and locking the doors. It gave us a few minutes inside. The floor was incredibly far from horizontal. Possibly 18 inches from front to rear. This just did not happen, it was built in this manner. Beautiful interior for this small village church.
5. Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
6. Basilica de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Marla7 - Naas, Ireland
This is a beautiful church in Portugalete's old town, which is in itself lovely. The church features a very impressive wood-carved altarpiece and it's well worth a visit.
7. Iglesia San Andres de Bianez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Tourist services company in Encartaciones- Enkarterri, in Bizkaia. We conduct guided tours throughout the region, Bilbao and the rest of Bizkaia.
8. Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Maria
9. San Pelayo Hermitage
10. Castillo de Beloaga
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