Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol

Basque Country


This is the city’s oldest church and has a fabulous Gothic frontispiece on its eastern facade. Unfortunately, it's rarely open. Your best bet to seeing inside is coming 30 minutes before mass (typically held at 11am and 1pm Sundays and most evenings at 7.30pm).


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