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Frontansicht der Basilika
(Architekten: Saenz de Oiza und Luis Laorga)



Jorge Oteiza, 14 Apostel, 1950

Details

Arantzazu near Oñati

"Sanctuary of Arantzazu"
(Santuario de Aránzazu)

Franziscan monastry, place of pilgrimage and a spiritual center since the 16.th century

In 1950 the basilica was newly constructed and furnished with works by famous artists: Werken berühmter Künstler ausgestattet:
Eduardo Chillida: entrance gates
Lucio Muñoz: altarpiece
Nestor Basterretxea: paintings of the crypt
Xabier Álvarez de Eulate: stained-glass windows
Jorge Oteiza: sculptures of the Apostles


Link, Information + Source:
www.sanctuary of arantzazu
(Wikipedia) + own visit


Photos: ehauff - 11/2011

State (updated): 09/2016


Directions:
Take the A 8 (E 70) 80 km sotheast from Bilbao to reach the Sanctuary of Arantzazu near Oñati.

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Don't use the steps to the main entrance gates. The basilica can be reached by a lift in the basement ardades (left side of the building). Only a staircase leads down into the crypta.






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