Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception church is, as well as Andra Mari hermitage, one of the oldest buildings still in use in Gorliz. Both had to be restored at some point in history but in both cases they are a true picture of what they were like in the beginning.
Gorliz Church
It was built in the early 11th century and later rebuilt in the 17th century by the architect D.Martin de Uribeondo. The constructive style is the austere baroque. This church is located in Elexalde neighbourhood of Gorliz.
The building consists of a unique barrel vault nave and a polygonal headboard. The nave is divided into five sections and five churrigueresque altars. On the outside of the church walls you can see buttresses that bear the weight of the stone wall. Below the tower, the exit is composed of four half point arches. There is a smaller one where the door fits. In addition, it has another access.
Archaeological remains
Under the ground of both the church and the part that is now a parking lot next to it, archaeological remains of different types and epochs were found. This fact was documented and further detailed in The Town hall of Gorliz section.
Video guide
Town Council`s square video where the church is located.
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The Church Square is located on Itsasbide, the main street. Here are the Townhall, the Church of Saint Mary of the Purest Conception and the fronton. For this reason, it used to be one of the neuralgic points of the municipality of Gorliz.
The nowadays Townhall that stands in the center of the square used to be a segregated school since 1988Today you will see the institutional flags on the balcony.
However, the oldest building in the square is the church. This Baroque building dates from the 11th century, although what is appreciated today is the result of an 18th century reconstruction.
In this square there is also a place for sport; the fronton (Basque pelota court). Here you can play Basque pelota, a traditional game and hallmark of Basque culture.
