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Colegiata de Roncesvalles, Orreaga-Roncesvalles

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#3 of 19 in Historic Sites in Navarra

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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Manuela P

August 20, 2017

Elegimos la visita guiada y fue un acierto. Puedes ver el claustro, la tumba del Rey Sancho, el silo de Carlomagno. El guía era un poco monótono, pero la explicación resultó interesante. more »

We chose the guided tour and it was a success. You can see the cloister, the tomb of King Sancho, the silo of Charlemagne. The guide was a little monotonous, but the explanation was interesting.

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slowcamino99

August 20, 2017

There were just the three of us on the bus, all pilgrims who would start at the top of the Pyrenees Mountains in Roncesvalles. Riding with me was Malcolm the Irishman, and Juan, a 30-year-old Spanish ... more »
Bartolomé M

August 17, 2017

Interior algo oscuro segun los canones de la epoca, pero en un gran estado de conservación y mantenimiento. Vale la pena una visita y si se acompaña de un canto gregoriano o una coral que amenice la v... more »

Something dark inside according to the canons of the time, but in a great state of conservation and maintenance. Worth a visit, and if it is accompanied by a Gregorian chant or a coral that brightens the visit we are the perfect place for a moment of relaxation.

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Eugene Demyanovskiy

Best church ever.

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겨울에는 사람이 적기 때문에 성당에서 부설로 운영하는 알베르게에서 머물게된다. 이경우 Campa Zaldua Real Colegiata de Roncesvalles라고 적힌 영수증을 받게된다.(정확하지 않으니 혹시 잘 아시는 분 꼐선 댓글로 수정요청해주세요.) 시설자체는 나쁘지 않으며 세탁기를 무료로 사용할 수 있다. 하지만 주방이 없어서 옆에 있는 식당에서 저녁을 사먹어야한다. 저녁과 아침을 먹을지 말지에 대해서는 알베르게 가격을 지불할때 오피스에서 물어본다. 나름 괜찮게 나오므로 먹는걸 추천한다. 미사시간이 끝나고서는 신부님께서 오래된 교회부분과 새롭게 교회를 덮고있는 건물, 산쵸 왕에 대한 역사를 설명해주신다. 신부님께서 간단한 인사말의 한국어와 영어 정도만 하실뿐 설명은 스페인어로 진행을 하시므로 주변에 통역을 해줄사람이 있거나, 본인이 스페인어를 할 줄 아는게 좋다.

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In winter, the guy laying in the Cathedral because running is to stay at the Albergo. In this case, Real Colegiata de Roncesvalles Zaldua Campa will be written receipt. (Don't you ever know the exact minutes, please request a line as a comment now.) The facility itself is not bad, the washer can be used free of charge. But I didn't have dinner at a restaurant located next to the kitchen sameogeo. This meeting gave us the evening and morning or when you pay the price for Albergue Office. Okay, so eat up. After time as a chaplain mass after the old church building that covers the parts of the new Church, San Cho would describe the history of the King. Chaplain after only a brief greeting Korean and English descriptions as well as be as close to the progression in Spanish interpreters can anyone knows how to do it yourself, or Spanish.

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Gustavo Atxirika

Colegiata que se impregna de los ecos de la Batalla de Roncesvalles y el Camino de Santiago. Tumba de Sancho "El Fuerte", el de las Navas de Tolosa. Paraje espectacular hasta Ibañeta y o la cercana Selva de Irati.

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Collegiate Church that is impregnated with the echoes of the battle of Roncesvalles and the Camino de Santiago. Tomb of Sancho "El Fuerte", that of las Navas de Tolosa. Spectacular landscape up to the Ibañeta and or the nearby Selva de Irati.

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LUIS FERNANDEZ

Espectacular Monasterio, cargado de Historia

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Spectacular monastery, full of history

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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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