The Basque Church of St Fructueux in Itxassou
The huge and solidly built 17th century Roman Catholic Church is freely open and unattended. Three tiers of wooden galleries run round three walls, the full length of the church, giving a splendid view of the lovely wood-panelled ceiling as well as the nave. The women and children stayed below while the men went up into the balconies, with seats for local worthies in the first level facing the altar.
Outside the graveyard is lovingly tended, rich in flowers and memorial plaques. The older headstones (and some new ones) are in the traditional Basque keyhole shape.
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Outside the graveyard is lovingly tended, rich in flowers and memorial plaques. The older headstones (and some new ones) are in the traditional Basque keyhole shape.
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