Top Things to do in Basque Country
Things to do in Basque Country, Spain: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Basque Country, Spain including Monasterio de Zenarruza, Guernica Lumo, Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel, Catedral de Santa Maria, Cementerio de Derio, Santuario de Aranzazu, Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Maria, Ermita de San Miguel de Erenozar, Necropolis de Argineta, Catedral de Santiago.
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1. Monasterio de Zenarruza
2. Guernica Lumo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By VWriter - Los Gatos, United States
A visit to Guernica should include the General Assembly buildings and grounds. It is here that the Guernica Oak, symbol of Basque freedom, stands. What you see now is a lovely tree that was planted in 2015, the fifth iteration of the traditional 'Guernikako Arbola'. You have to walk a little further and to find the proud remains of the last oak, now a thick trunk enclosed in a tiny, classical, Greek style temple. The original Guernica tree shaded the assemblies of the local people beginning in the 1400's and the link between it and the freedom of the people is strong. We were moved by the sight, having looked at the beautiful General Assembly building and Picasso's painting (replica) of 'Guernica' beforehand.
3. Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel
4. 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.
5. Cementerio de Derio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
6. Santuario de Aranzazu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By JasmineB - Manila, Philippines
The architecture is something to marvel at. Inside, the church was very solemn and quiet, good for prayer and reflection. Outside, the view is also great!
7. Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Maria
8. Ermita de San Miguel de Erenozar
9. Necropolis de Argineta
10. Catedral de Santiago
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 716 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
Santiago Cathedral even if on Renovation after our second visit offered us a warm Welcome after visiting Leon Burgos Roncesvalles Conques Le Puy en Velay on the Saint James Way, till Fnnisterrae. A marvellous experience to discover and must do again and again.
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