Sangüesa

Sangüesa is a point of the Camino in the Autonomous Region of Navarre.

It is the capital of the comarca of the same name and is located one kilometer downstream of the confluence of Aragon and Irati. Sangüesa bordered to the north Lumbier, Liédena and Javier, to the east by Sos del Rey Católico, to the south by the Sierra de Peña and Cáseda and to the west by Aibar.

History

In the 10th century Yesa was a bastion against the Moors and had special rights. Yesa was also the seat of the royal court of Navarre.

Attractions

The city still has medieval character. The Road to Santiago through the Calle Mayor in which the church of Santa María and interesting palaces are.

  • Catholic parish church of Santa María la Real.

The church was built in different stages, the oldest of which dates back to the period around 1131, three apses, the tower was built in the 13th century. Facing the pilgrimage dominates the portal from the transitional period Romanesque - Gothic (. 12th-13th century) out with a representation of the Last Judgement. Inside there is a miraculous image of the Virgin of Rocamadour, which illustrates the influence of the French pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.

  • Palacio de Ongay - Vallesantoro
  • Palacio de los Duque de Granada de Ega, example of a 15th century palace city
  • Palacio del Príncipe de Viana, 13th century, residence of the kings of Navarre.
  • Palacio de los marqueses de Valle- Santoro, Baroque palace of the viceroy of the Spanish colonies, 17th century.
  • Palacio de los Condes de Leyre, a baroque palace of the 17th century.
  • Palacio de los Sebastianes (formerly owned by the Navarra family Sebastián) from the 15th century, the birthplace of King Henry II of Navarre
  • Casa consistorial, the town hall, built in 1570 over a portion of the former palace of the kings of Navarre. The facade is decorated in the Renaissance style.
  • San Adrián de Vadoluengo, Romanesque building near Sanguesa on the road to Sos del Rey Católico.

Gallery

Road bridge and church of Santa María la Real

Portal of the church of Santa María la Real

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