Sanctuary of Loyola (Santuario de Loyola)

Sanctuary of Loyola: Baroque Dome & The Tiny Vatican Experience

★ 4.7 (95)

Walk into this massive marble basilica and you’ll see why people call it the Tiny Vatican. The golden altar and 65-meter dome are the main draws, but the real move is visiting the Holy House—the actual birthplace of Saint Ignatius. Spend 45 minutes inside before wandering the surrounding gardens. Most people hit this on a day trip from Bilbao or San Sebastián; it’s worth the stop for the architecture alone. Entrance is cheap, around $17.

Address: Lugar Barrio Loiola - Núcleo, 16, Loyola, Gipuzkoa, 20730

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