Lazagurría
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The Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, located in Lazagurría, is an outstanding monument from the 16th century recognized as an Asset of Cultural Interest, illustrative of the historical and artistic heritage of Navarra. This Renaissance church, with its Latin cross plan and single nave, stands out for its polygonal head and a sacristy added in the 17th century, reflecting the architectural adaptations and evolutions over the centuries. Sturdy buttresses and a dominant bell tower are significant visual elements that complement its exterior structure.
Internally, the church impresses with its star vaults over the transept and the gallon vault at the head, all originating from the 16th century. The nave is configured with barrel vaults with lunettes, while the pentagonal sacristy belongs to the 17th century extension, evidencing the richness of the internal architectural elements that characterize the building.
The main altarpiece is a masterpiece of the Romanesque style, made by Bartolomé Calvo in the first third of the 1611th century, although the original plans were by Diego Jiménez in XNUMX. This altarpiece fits harmoniously into the apse of the church and is composed of a bench , two sections and an attic, with a second bench added later in Rococo style to improve its proportions. The iconography of the altarpiece includes reliefs and sculptures that narrate episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary, the childhood and Passion of Christ, and figures of various saints. Additionally, the church houses other side altarpieces dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and San Isidro, dating from the XNUMXth century and showing Churrigueresque and Rococo influences.Read more
In addition to its architectural and artistic wealth, Lazagurría also stands out for its civil architecture. Along the main artery of the town, which is presided over by the parish church, there are houses dating from the 17th century and others with Rococo shields from the 18th century, demonstrating the historical continuity and preservation of the town's architectural heritage.
Regarding the archaeological heritage of the area, Lazagurría and its surroundings have significant sites that reflect human occupation from prehistory to the Roman era. Places such as Los Llanos and Las Suertes show evidence of Roman settlements, while Las Campadas, La Carrera, Monte de los Raposos, Cerro Royo I and II, and Castejón offer vestiges from the Neolithic to the Iron Age. These archaeological sites are crucial to understanding the historical evolution of the region and the interaction of ancient communities with their environment.
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary not only serves as a religious and spiritual center for the community but also as a symbol of Lazagurría's cultural and architectural legacy. It represents an important link in the chain of religious art and Renaissance architecture of Navarra, evidencing the importance of the conservation and study of heritage for future generations.
