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Alegia facts

Population
1.771 inhabitants


Festivities
Carmen, 16th de July

A small but well kept historic quarter

Located in the point where Oria and Amezketa rivers meet. Surrounded by steep wooded hills and fields. A cycling track that unites Tolosa and Beasain crosses the village.



The most essential
of Alegia.


Other points
of interest




TownHallsquare

The town hall building was built in the 18th century, with Barroque style and porticoed facade where the coat of arms and the clock stand out. Behind it there’s a large cowbell sculpture. Tomas Ugartemendia’s work reminds us of the traditional job of cowbell making, reason why the locals are nicknamed Txintxarri (cowbell in Basque).

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Town Hall square



Romanbridge

One of Alegia’s iconic images. Zubi Zahar bridge, as it is known by locals, was built at the end of the 17th century and had to be partially rebuilt after the 1983 flooding. There’s a cross from a Stations of the Cross that goes all the way to Abaltzisketa.

Alegia bridge The Way of St. James: Inland Route
Roman bridge



SanJuanBautistachurch

The construction of San Juan church took around 100 years to complete, finished in 1643. It’s of Gothic-neoclassical style. Inside there’s a Gothic statue of Christ, and a peculiar organ.

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San Juan Bautista church



Antiquehouses

In front of the church, on the village’s main street, San Juan street, different buildings remind us of the popular Basque architecture.

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Antique houses



SantoCristochapel

A simple chapel, built in masonry and rough ashlar, and protected by a fence. The coat of arms located on top of the door stands out, as well as a small bell. It is said that it’s related to The Way of St. James.

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Santo Cristo chapel



Langaurrepicnicarea

Recreational area located on Aldaba Txiki mountain, at an altitude of 250m. Includes a water fountain, tables and grills, to enjoy a nice summer evening.

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Langaurre picnic area