Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Ayegui

A winery was probably part of the Benedictian monastery "Santa María la Real de Irache" since the early times. The monastery was given up, but the winery was "refounded" in 1891. Following the old traditions of Benedictian hospitality and a great sense for marketing, the Bodega erected this fountain some years ago. There are two taps. The left tap gives fresh water to the thirsty pilgrims, the right tap tasty red wine! Upto 70 liters of red wine are distributed here to the pilgrims every day. There is even a webcam: www.irache.com/fuente-del-vino.php?idioma=1

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". The human to the right holds the mermaid by the tail and the shoulder, seem he caught the maid. Or did he catch a merman?

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". A centaur / sagitarius waiting behind the capital´s corner for the approaching soldier.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". The transept, the visitor enters through the Plateresque portal (see previous upload), is younger than the Romanesquer nave and has a wonderful Gothic vaulting.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". The cloister was added to the complex between 1540 und 1586 and probably replaced an older one. The portal leads back into the church. It was erected in the rich Plateresque style, typical for buildings of the 16th/17th century here.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". The cloister, seen here, was built between 1540 und 1586 and probably replaced an older one.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". The cloister was added to the complex between 1540 und 1586 and probably replaced an older one. This carving of the cloister depicts the Adoration of the Magi.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". The keystone depicts the lapidation of Protomartyr Saint Stephen (Stephanus, Esteban, Étienne). One stone has just hit his head.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". The Magi are approaching Bethlehem. Mary is seated on a throne to the right, holding the child and obviously waiting for the visitors. Next to her is the Star of Bethlehem.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". A group of fighting knights. This capital may depict a tourney (hastilude, joust), what I doubt. These scenes, that can often be found along the way to Santiago de Compostella, have a more political background and are connected to the Reconquista.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross". Here the vaulting of the nave.

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when nearby Estrella was not even founded. The large church was erected in a Basilica-style within the 12th and 13th century on a the floorplan of a "Latin Cross".

A Benedictian monastery, with strong ties to Cluny, existed here in 958, after the Reconquista had reconquered the area about 50 years earlier. There are hints, that a convent may have been here already in Visigothic times. The monastery offered a "hopital" to the pilgrims already in 1054, when Estrella (just 4kms north) was not even founded. This was an important place during the early times of pilgrimage. The large bell tower, seen here, was built in 1609, replacing the two Romanesque towers, that originally flanked the portal of the church built within the 12th and 13th century. Noontime in August is probably the worst time of the day, to take photos here...