San Miguel de Aralar Sanctuary, Huarte-Araquil, Spain

San Miguel de Aralar Sanctuary was built in 1032 over the remains of 9th century temple and consecrated in 1074, during the reign of Sancho IV. The Romanesque church was built in two phases, the first comprising the area of apses. It was enlarged in the 12th century with three naves and narthex of interior portico.

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Andreas Trnka (12 months ago)
It is a wonderful place, I come here since 2009. I m not a religious person, but I believe, if god knew that his sheep have no money to put light in his house, he wouldn't like that. How greed can people be? I mean, it's the catholic church, they have ships full of gold ... Very embarrasing ...

Ngo Hai Anh (4 years ago)
Must place to visit in Spain with family :)

Pol Puig Collderram (4 years ago)
Great area to go for a run!

Елена Топалова (4 years ago)
Supeeeer

mariluz esteban (5 years ago)
Super

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