Located in the valley of the River Urola, Azpeitia, founded in 1310 by Ferdinand IV of Castile, is the birthplace of the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola. In July, the local feast of St. Ignatius presents a mixture of religious celebrations and secular events for 3 days and 4 nights. It was in this city that Saint Ignatius, while recovering from the wounds he suffered defending Pamplona against the French, decided to dedicate himself to the service of Christ. This explains the presence of the shrine that bears his name. In addition to the house where he was born, the Antxieta and Altuna houses, with their Mudéjar façades, can also be visited

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