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Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña
  • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña  (Spanish)
  • Haitzeko Andre Mariaren eliza  (Basque)
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Location Faido, Peñacerrada, Álava, Basque Country
Country Spain
Denomination Catholic Church
Tradition Latin Church
Administration
Archdiocese Archidiocese of Burgos
Diocese Diocese of Vitoria

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Faido is a unique church located in the village of Faido. This village is part of Peñacerrada-Urizaharra in the Basque Country, Spain. What makes this church so special is that it is partly built inside an artificial cave!

A Special Place

This church is very important because it was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1984. This means it's a protected historical site in Spain. Later, in 2003, the Basque Government also recognized it as a Monument. This shows how much its history and architecture are valued.

Built into a Cave

The most amazing thing about the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña is its connection to a cave. Part of the church is actually inside a cave that was made by people. This unique design makes it a fascinating place to visit and learn about. It's not every day you see a church built right into the rock!

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