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Colegiata de Roncesvalles, Orreaga-Roncesvalles

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Church Tourist Spot

Constructed during the early thirteenth century, Colegiata de Roncesvalles is arguably the finest example of Navarra-style Gothic architecture in Spain. The collegiate church has been a popular starting point for pilgrims traveling to the city of Santiago de Compostela, as it is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. Explore the church’s Gothic and Baroque interior as you wander through the nave and crypt. Admire the large and vibrant stained-glass windows in the Chapel of St. Augustine, which also contains a garden in the courtyard. Be sure to bring your camera in order to capture the hilly countryside surrounding the college and church grounds. To visit Colegiata de Roncesvalles on your trip to Orreaga-Roncesvalles, use our Orreaga-Roncesvalles trip builder.

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TorontoMikeyB

After a long day over the Pyrenees I stayed at the Colegiata. The beds were good, showers nice and hot and the church & grounds were beautiful. Lots of people laying in the grass, chatting and napping... more »
David D

Part of the complex that houses Pilgrims. Wonderful experience, beautiful buildings, limited places to eat or drink in the area but it all works somehow :-) more »
Aussielins

This ancient church is located on the Pilgrim’s route. Unlike many churches in Spain, it is open all day and entry is free of charge. The church has massive stained glass windows. A crypt is located d... more »

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Jaime Arana

Etapa imprescindible del Camino de Santiago

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Franco Palazzi

A Roncisvalle si arriva dopo una prima lunghissima e faticosa tappa che parte dalla Francia, da Saint Jean Pied de Port, scavalcando i Pirenei. Scaricato lo zaino dopo aver sbrigato le formalità per l'accoglienza in ostello subito fuori a visitare la cittadina, un po' stupito per le ridotte dimensioni del luogo. L'entrata nella Colegiata diventa un viatico per il cammino da percorrere, da qui quasi 800 kilometri per raggiungere Santiago de Compostela. L'atmosfera di pace e serenità che pervade la chiesa aiuta a dimenticare la fatica appena sopportata e permette di far mente locale su quanto ci si potrà aspettare nei giorni che verranno. Un necessario momento di meditazione prima di ripartire con la giusta motivazione.

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Roncesvalles is long and tiring after a first stage arrives from France, from Saint Jean Pied de Port, stepping over the Pyrenees. Downloaded the backpack after doing the formalities for the reception at the hostel just outside to visit the town, a little amazed at the size of the place. The entrance into the Colegiata becomes a viaticum for the path ahead, hence almost 800 kilometers to get to Santiago de Compostela. The atmosphere of peace and serenity that pervades the Church helps to forget fatigue just born and allows you to own tempo on what you can expect in the days ahead. A necessary moment of meditation before flying out with the right motivation.

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Xabier Eskisabel

Abuztuaren 9an bertan izan ginen eta taldeko bisita gidatua kontratatu genuen. Akats larria. Assumpta deitzen zen gidak asko dakienik ez dugu ukatuko bainan bere azalpenak eta bisitarioenganako tratua ez zitzaizkigun batere profesionalak iruditu. Azalpenak gazteleraz, noski.

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Fabio Ventola

Prima tappa. Struttura perfetta per I Pellegrini. Storia, Architettura, atmosfere, pensieri, incontri. Un luogo a cui arrivare affaticati ripartendo rigenerati. Abbiamone rispetto.

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First stop. Ideal for pilgrims. History, architecture, moods, thoughts, dating. A place to which get fatigued sharing regenerated. Abbiamone respect.

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Carlos Aguirre Fiestas

Roncesvalles, un lugar ideal para reposar el espíritu y la mente, y que nos cuenta su pasado, lleno de porvenir. La historia de Roland, marca metas y tipos humanos que dejaron una huella indeleble en el Cristianismo Occidental, y que aún hoy se nos propone como modelo a seguir, en nuestros días.

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Roncesvalles, an ideal place to rest the mind and the spirit, and that tells us his past, full of future. The story of Roland, brand goals and human types who left an indelible imprint on Western Christianity, and today is proposed as a model to follow, in our days.

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