Jasokundeko Andre Mari Eliza: A Visitor’s Guide

The church stands at Plaza Churruca in central Mutriku. The Basque Government’s cultural-heritage listing gives its Basque name as Jasokundeko Andre Mariaren eliza. Its central address makes it a natural stop while walking through the Mutriku town centre.

The church is a notable example of Neoclassical architecture in Gipuzkoa and has National Monument designation. It dates from the 18th–19th centuries. Madrid architect Silvestre Pérez designed it; Mutriku architects Manuel Vicente Laca and Mariano José Laskurain carried out the work. Both were members of the San Fernando Academy.

Look at the entrance-porch façade, where six Doric columns support an architrave. The building has a Greek-cross floor plan and an exterior of ashlar stone. Inside, the walls are masonry, while the columns and transverse arches are ashlar. A chapel on the left contains a painting of the crucified Christ by Francisco de Zurbarán.

The church is about a 40-minute walk from Hotel Arbe. Its address is Plaza Churruca, 20830 Mutriku.

Parking and guided visits are among the services offered at the church. Contact the Mutriku tourism office at +34 943 603 987 or +34 943 603 378, or email turismo@mutriku.net, to ask about access arrangements. Check the official site before you go.

The church’s central location makes it easy to pair with a walk through Mutriku’s historic streets. If you’re planning to visit Nautilus too, check Nautilus hours before setting out.