Church of Nuestra Señora de la Purificación

Cizur, Spain

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Purificación of Gazólaz, located in the village of Gazólaz, municipality of Cizur, is a romanesque church built at the start of the 13th century. The church was built by the architects of the Order of San Juan. Historians claim that Pedro Ximénez who was the bishop of Pamplona from 1242 to 1266 ordered its construction.

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Religious sites in Spain

Address

NA-8100 15, Cizur, Spain

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Religious sites in Spain

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User Reviews

Marcos y Delia (3 years ago)
Such a beautiful and peculiar church in such a small town is surprising, a jewel to conserve and be able to admire.

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