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Cultural Heritage

Hermitage of San Martín

The San Martín hermitage, located on a hill and surrounded by the San Martín path and a beautiful oak grove, was built at the beginning of the 16th century. The design is a simple one. Particularly striking are the hermitage's wooden framework and the pointed arch at its entrance.

 

The beautiful central altarpiece is the work of Pierre Picart. Inside, four bas-reliefs depict various scenes from the life of San Martín.

 

The belfry, from the 18th century, and the portico, from the end of the 19th century - or beginning of the 20th century - are also particularly noteworthy.

 

This hermitage was home to various brotherhoods: the Herreros de Oñati, under the patronage of San Martín, and the Hermandad de San Roke. The hermitage's utilities remain in full working order, and a mass is held every year on the feast of San Martín (11th November). 

 

Information of interest

Type of resources
Religious buildings
Monument type

Hermitage

Address
Parque de San Martín - 20560 Oñati
Phone
E-mail
Artistic style
Basque Gothic
Period
16th century

Services

  • Children facilities
  • Park