Wall paintings of Alaitza

Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain1993

UNESCO World Heritage

These enigmatic wall paintings were found during restoration works carried out in the Alaitza chapel in 1982. They probably date from the 14th century. They show diverse scenes of daily life in those times, including disturbing war scenes and some curious-looking pilgrims.

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Title: Wall paintings of Alaitza
Creator: Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain
Date Created: 1993
Location Created: Spain
Rights: Quintas (Basque Country)
Location: Spain, Basque Country
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)(vi)
Date of Inscription: 1993
Category of Site: Cultural site

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