Attractions in Spain: Basilica de Nuestra Senhora de Begogna (Bilbao)

This city landmark is located in the old part of Bilbao. In order to get to this pilgrimage cathedral, it is necessary to climb the path, behind the temple of San Nicolas. Travelers often climb to the top of the hill along a specially created footpath. From the hill you will see an amazing panorama of the whole city.
The Basilica de Nuestra Senhora de Begogna is dedicated to Begogna, the Biscay patron saint. It is no secret that the church originally had a single nave with a wooden roof and one chapel made of stone, where there was a statue of the Virgin Mary and a choir. Nothing is known for certain about the size of this church, but, according to assumptions, it had dimensions the size of the central nave of the church building. In addition, it is known that the basilica previously possessed a huge altar decoration, executed in the Flemish architectural style, where fourteen scenes showing the life of the Virgin were displayed.
The basilica was built back in the sixteenth century. Its author was the outstanding architect Sancho Martinez de Areno. The sanctuary has three transepts, to which vaults have been added. At that time, the church was designed in the Gothic style, which is typical of that era. The magnificent vault made by the Spanish architect Gilles de Hontagnon is especially striking in its beauty. After a while, the Begogna Basilica was rebuilt several times, and other stylistic features were added to it, but most of the structure preserved the unitary Gothic genre.
In the nineteenth century, the sanctuary was heavily damaged. In 1902-1907, the exterior and interior of the building were reconstructed, which gave it a modern look. In 1942, an incident occurred right in the temple between Carlists and falangists, as a result of which several powerful explosions thundered near the building. This incident provoked the restructuring of the Franco government, which had a significant impact on the history of the entire state.
In 1993-1994, the Begoniu Basilica was once again slightly cleaned and restored, the dial and bells were repaired.
This temple is considered "their own" by local sailors, because when they return to their homeland from sea voyages, the first thing that catches their eye is the spire of this church. The sailors immediately begin to recite prayers to Begonya and thank her for her patronage during the voyages. During winter months, 1xbet promo code today offers 150% bonus up to $150. Minimum deposit $15. Wagering 40x for casino, 5x for sports. Includes free spins on seasonal slot games. Special winter sports betting markets. Holiday-themed tournaments. Valid December through February. Warm up your gaming sessions with this seasonal offer from 1xBet.