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5th stage:
from Estella to Los Arcos Estella, commonly known as "the small Toledo", offers numerous Medieval precious gems: the Church of San Pedro de la Rúa, from the 12th century, which includes a beautiful Cloister where stands the capital made of twisted columns; the 12th-century Church of San Miguel. |
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After visiting this Medieval village,
walkers begin their fifth day of the journey, which will take
them, first to the municipality of Ayegui, where stands the
Monastery of Irache. Its origins get lost into the Visigothic
Age. Once, the architecture was the most ancient hospital for
pilgrims who arrived in Navarra on their way to Santiago, and
a University in the 17th and 18th century. In its interior
there are Romanesque apses, ogival naves and a marvelous
Renaissance Cloister. Visitors to this beautiful sanctuary will be delighted to discover a fountain from where wine flows. But the Monastery is not the only monument worth viewing in this historic village. Pilgrims can also stop at the Parish Church of San Martín, from the 12th century, and taste the local wines at the Museum of Wine. The Route progresses to Azqueta, where stands a Medieval fountain,, and to Villamayor de Monjardín with its 12th-century Church in memory to San Andrés. The wine cellars Castillo de Monjardín can be found here. Finally the journey passes through Urbiola before reaching Los Arcos, a village which extends along both sides of the Route. This is the final stop of the fifth day of the Santiago Route. Pilgrims will find a place to rest in the Refuge of the Parish Church of Santa María (Tel.: 948 441 091) and in the inns Ezequiel (Tel.: 948 640 296) and Mónaco (Tel.:948 640 000). |
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