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Church · Irún, Basque Country
Iglesia de Santa María del Juncal
16th-century church, with a Gothic structure and Renaissance details and a Baroque portal, which houses the image da Virgem do Juncal, patron saint of Irún.
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About Iglesia de Santa María del Juncal
The church of Santa María del Juncal is Irún's main church and is located in the center, a few steps from the Museu Oiasso. It was designed and built in the 16th century, during the Renaissance, but follows the Gothic construction system, still common in northern Europe at that time.
The building has a large, simple volume, with a tall tower that stands out in the center's skyline. Inside, the space is broad and unified, with three naves of similar height. Renaissance details appear in the columns, the choir, the windows and the oculi, and the main portal is Baroque.
On the altar is the image da Virgem do Juncal, the city's patron, a medieval sculpture much venerated. The Virgin's feast is celebrated on September 8.
Around it, the streets of the center concentrate pintxos bars and shops.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 30 minutes.
Best time
Between Masses, in the morning or afternoon.
How to get there
It's in Irún's center, next to the Museu Oiasso, about a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Tip
Visit the church right after the Museu Oiasso: the two are side by side.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Iglesia de Santa María del Juncal
Who is the patron saint of Irún?
The Virgin do Juncal, whose medieval image is kept in the church of Santa María del Juncal.
From what period is the church do Juncal?
From the 16th century, with a Gothic structure, Renaissance details and a Baroque portal.
When is the feast of the Virgin do Juncal?
On 8 September.