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LOYOLA SHRINE

Sanctuary – Place of pilgrimage
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Loiola Auzoa, 16, Azpeitia, Spain
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Sanctuary that constitutes one of the most singular examples of Baroque construction in the world located at the foot of Mount Izarraitz

At the foot of Mount Izarraitz, with its rocky and grey walls, the sanctuary of Loyola is imposing and serene. Allow 2 hours of visit to discover the many artistic treasures of the sanctuary and follow in the footsteps of the life of Saint Ignatius, born in 1491 and founder of the Society of Jesus.

The Basilica of Loyola, designed by the Italian architect Carlo Fontana (a disciple of Bernini) in the 17th century, is one of the most singular examples of Baroque construction in the world. The wealth of marble frescoes and porticoes carved in white stone is impressive, as are the domes, statues, chapels and ceilings in the Baroque style of this fortress. The high altar, built around 1750 by Ignacio Íbero, is in the Churrigueresque Baroque style. Admire the marble work, especially the use of the intarsia process. This technique of Italian origin consists of embedding stones of various shapes and colours in a marble support that has been hollowed out to receive them. The basilica is surmounted by a vast dome, which rises to a height of 65 metres.

The house where St. Ignatius was born, Casa Santa, is in a very good state of conservation, as it is protected within the sanctuary walls. It has a captivating diorama showing the main stages in the life of St. Ignatius.

To the north of the sanctuary, the Museum of Sacred Art displays in its two rooms a collection of liturgical objects and a plateresque style altar in mahogany wood, the work of Saturnino López Gómez.


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Visited in september 2017
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superbe complexe de style baroque dans un cadre idyllique entouré de montagnes qu'on attend vraiment pas à trouver à cet endroit. possibilité de visiter la demeure natale de St Ignace. vaut le détour
Visited in july 2015
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Très belle basilique Saint Ignace de Loyola en Espagne - Pays Basque. Y déambuler est très agréable. La visite de la demeure de Saint Ignace est très intéressant. La basilique est vraiment très belle, le lustre est magnifique ainsi que la nef.

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