Audio Guide Church of San Antón

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Church of San Antón
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About this place

Gothic temple that is part of Bilbao's coat of arms, a symbol of Bilbain identity.

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Erribera Kalea, 24, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Points included in this audio guide

1
Lezama-Leguizamón Chapel

Lezama-Leguizamón Chapel

The oldest of the three private chapels on the church's north wall, documented from 1530 and funded by the powerful Lezama-Leguizamón family. Known as the Consulate Chapel from the late 17th century.

2
Martínez de Recalde Chapel

Martínez de Recalde Chapel

A 16th-century Renaissance chapel on the north wall, also known as the Chapel of the Pietà, noted for its exceptional 1538 Renaissance grille and a Plateresque altarpiece attributed to the Beaugrant workshop.

3
Renaissance Portico

Renaissance Portico

A magnificent Renaissance portico sheltering the church's main entrance, featuring a basket-arch triumphal arch flanked by columns and topped with a viewing gallery overlooking the square.

4
Octagonal Bell Tower

Octagonal Bell Tower

An 18th-century Baroque tower crowning the Gothic church, its eight-sided lantern topped by an allegorical weather vane that has become one of Bilbao's most recognisable landmarks.

5
High Altarpiece

High Altarpiece

A contemporary altarpiece combining Renaissance sculptures with modern paintings across twelve panels, presided over by a figure of the crucified Christ — eclectic in origin yet cohesive in effect.

6
Cavaillé-Coll Organ

Cavaillé-Coll Organ

Built around 1901 by Charles Mutin, successor to the renowned French organ builder Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, this choir organ forms part of the Basque Country's distinguished organological heritage.

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6 points of interest included
  • 1.Lezama-Leguizamón Chapel
  • 2.Martínez de Recalde Chapel
  • 3.Renaissance Portico
  • 4.Octagonal Bell Tower
  • 5.High Altarpiece
  • 6.Cavaillé-Coll Organ

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