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| Two routes and one destination. Pilgrims headingfor Santiago made their way through the Basque Country via one of two itineraries, by the Coastal Road, along the rugged coast of Gipuzkoa and on into the green valleys of Bizkaia, or by the Inland Road, across the Alavese plain via San Adridn tunnel. Two routes which now permit travellers to discover the diversity of the Basque Country and to appreciate the art preserved for centuries in beautiful hermitages, churches and basilicas.  GUADALUPE SANCTUARY This sober temple, home of the high Iy venerated 15th century Virgen de Guadalupe, stands on Mount Jaizkibel, beside the scenic road leading up from Hondarribia. 
HERMITAGE OF SAN MARTIN DE TOURS In Orio, accommodates a beautiful Plateresque image of the pilgrims' patron saint. ITZIAR SANCTUARY An obligatory stop for pilgrims at the top of the hill between Zumaia and Deba, this sanctuary houses a del ightfu I 13th century statue of the Virgen and a Plateresque altarpiece. HERMITAGE OF SAN MIGUEL DE ARRETXINAGA A natural triple megalith forms the spectacular altar of this highly unusual hexagonal hermitage located in Markina-Xemein. CENARRUZA COLLEGIATE CHURCH A track leads to Ziortza (Cenarruza in Spanish) and to the only collegiate church in Bizkaia. Its altarpieces and chapels present a wide range of artistic styles. BASILICA OF THE VIRGEN DE BEGONA This temple venerating the patron saint of Bizkaia towers over Bilbao from a nearby hill. Although the basilica dates from the lateGothic period, the beautiful image of the Virgen is actually Romanesque. SANTIAGOMENDI HERMITAGE. A simple, symbolic construction in Astigarraga. The alabaster sculpture of the apostle is now housed at DonostiaSan Sebastian's Museo Diocesano. HERMITAGE OF SAN JULlAN AND SANTA BASILISA Having successfully made their way through the emblematic San Andrfan tunnel separating Gipuzkoa from Alava, pilgrims would stop for a rest at th is pre Romanesque hermitage in Zalduondo. CHURCH OF SAN MARTIN DE GACEO The entire apse and presbytery are spectacularly covered in Gothic paintings depicting religious scenes. 
The Gothic CHURCH OF SAN SEVERINO in Balmaseda was erected in the 14th and 15th centuries. A number of subsequent Baroque additions are responsible for its remarkable morphology. ESTIBALITZ SANTUARY Offers one of the best examples of medieval architecture in the Basque Country and houses a 12th century statue of this patron saint of Alava. 
BASILICA OF SAN PRUDENCIO In Armentia (VitoriaGasteiz), still maintains its beauty despite the many alterations to which it has been subjected si nee its construction towards the end of the 12th century. I nside the portico we can still see parts of the ancient Romanesque doorway. Don't miss the tympanums of the Lamb and the Saviour. 
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