{"id":4777,"date":"2025-07-04T11:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/reportaje\/the-shrine-chapel-of-eunate-heritage-on-the-way-of-st-james\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T10:54:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T09:54:28","slug":"the-shrine-chapel-of-eunate-heritage-on-the-way-of-st-james","status":"publish","type":"reportaje","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/reportaje\/the-shrine-chapel-of-eunate-heritage-on-the-way-of-st-james\/","title":{"rendered":"The Shrine Chapel of Eunate, heritage on the Way of St. James"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":3082,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[262,271,347],"tags":[215],"class_list":["post-4777","reportaje","type-reportaje","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-muruzabal-en","category-puente-la-reina-gares-en","category-valdizarbe-en","tag-cultural-en"],"acf":{"enlaces_pueblo":false,"faq_pueblo":false,"googlemaps_pueblo":"","video_repor":false,"cont_flex":[{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"","fullcoltxt_flexible":"

Discover Eunate, the mysterious chapel on the French Way of Saint James<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The Romanesque gem of Santa Mar\u00eda de Eunate lies along the French Way of St. James as it passes through the region of Central Navarre. Check out this mysterious shrine chapel, a place of pilgrimage and mysticism. <\/p>\n

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Eunate, a Romanesque jewel shrouded in mysticism and legends<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is so special about Santa Mar\u00eda de Eunate?<\/b><\/h4>\n

This mysterious building dedicated to the Virgin Mary is located some distance from any town. Look at how it stands there, alone and silent, showing off its spectacular structure<\/b>. <\/p>\n

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This national monument is considered to be an architectural marvel<\/b>. Check out the beauty of Romanesque<\/g> architecture and its unique octagonal design in ashlar stone. As you approach the unusual porticoed gallery, take a look at the amazing north door, which was exquisitely designed and covered with intricate details. <\/p>\n

You cannot help but be enchanted by its mysticism and use of sacred geometry, representing resurrection, eternity and the connection between heaven and earth. Once inside, you will find the altar with the beautiful, smiling Virgin of Eunate<\/strong>. She is a silent witness to the history of this temple, known as one hundred doors<\/em>. <\/p>\n

Su historia est\u00e1 repleta de misticismo<\/b>, comenzando porque no se sabe muy bien qui\u00e9n mand\u00f3 construir el edificio, aunque se cuenta que fue una dama noble.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"img","txtcol_flex":"

How do you get to the shrine chapel?<\/h3>\n

To get to the shrine chapel, drive about two and a half kilometres from the town of Muruz\u00e1bal until you reach the Campanas road. You can see the shrine chapel from some way off, as it is the only building in the middle of the flat fields of Central Navarre. <\/p>\n

Visit Onat House<\/b>, next to the church, to learn more about this remarkable building. You can purchase a souvenir<\/b> of your experience and obtain a pilgrim’s stamp. Check the opening hours and admission prices on the official website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":4221,"id":4221,"title":"Peregrino visitando la ermita de eunate","filename":"05-Eunate-Peregrino.jpg","filesize":236489,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-Eunate-Peregrino.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/pueblo\/adios\/05-eunate-peregrino-2\/","alt":"Peregrino visitando la ermita de eunate","author":"2","description":"Peregrino visitando la ermita de eunate","caption":"Peregrino visitando la ermita de eunate","name":"05-eunate-peregrino-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":4219,"date":"2025-07-08 08:33:42","modified":"2025-11-28 09:44:52","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":841,"height":541,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-Eunate-Peregrino-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-Eunate-Peregrino-300x193.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":193,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-Eunate-Peregrino-768x494.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":412,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-Eunate-Peregrino.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":412,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-Eunate-Peregrino.jpg","1536x1536-width":841,"1536x1536-height":541,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-Eunate-Peregrino.jpg","2048x2048-width":841,"2048x2048-height":541}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"","fullcoltxt_flexible":"

Faith and pilgrimage in Eunate<\/h3>\n

Eunate is a place of worship, contemplation and faith.<\/strong> It is currently home to the Brotherhood of Santa Mar\u00eda de Eunate<\/strong>. You can attend mass and the main festival in honour of the Virgin of Eunate in this special place. You can feel the magic emanating from the symbols and take part in the rituals associated with the geodesic point where the shrine chapel is located. Walk around the church three times and then stand in the centre, the mystical telluric point,<\/strong> to receive the healing energies of this sacred place. <\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"2colimg","id_cols2flex":"","imgtxt_flex":"txt","txtcol_flex":"

Find out about the legends and mysteries surrounding the construction of the shrine chapel.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Its origins are a mystery, and the purpose of its construction is unclear. What we do know is that Eunate is a spiritual home, a refuge for travellers and a study subject for professional historians. As you approach the place of worship, you will sense the magical aura that surrounds it. Old stories claim that a lady, perhaps Queen Sancha, wanted to provide a place of protection<\/b> for anyone travelling through the area. Enjoy the tranquillity of this magical enclave, dedicated to goodness and the pursuit of peace. <\/p>\n","imgcol_flex":{"ID":3082,"id":3082,"title":"Ermita de Eunate","filename":"01-Eunate.jpg","filesize":274054,"url":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Eunate.jpg","link":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/en\/history-and-culture\/eunate-4\/","alt":"Eunate, joya rom\u00e1nica rodeada de misticismo y leyendas","author":"2","description":"Eunate, joya rom\u00e1nica rodeada de misticismo y leyendas","caption":"Eunate, joya rom\u00e1nica rodeada de misticismo y leyendas","name":"eunate-4","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":3064,"date":"2025-06-16 09:46:19","modified":"2025-11-28 09:45:02","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1041,"height":705,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Eunate-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Eunate-300x203.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":203,"medium_large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Eunate-768x520.jpg","medium_large-width":640,"medium_large-height":433,"large":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Eunate-1024x693.jpg","large-width":640,"large-height":433,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Eunate.jpg","1536x1536-width":1041,"1536x1536-height":705,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/visitnavarramedia.com\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-Eunate.jpg","2048x2048-width":1041,"2048x2048-height":705}}},{"acf_fc_layout":"1col","id_fullcoltxtflexible":"","fullcoltxt_flexible":"

But there are other theories:<\/p>\n