COLEGIATA SANTA MARIA DE RONCESVALLES

COLEGIATA SANTA MARIA DE RONCESVALLES

Founded by the kings of Navarre in the 12th century, this former hospital houses the tomb of Sancho VII the Strong.
The collegiate church of Roncesvalles originated in the 12th century as a pilgrim hospital in Ibañeta. Following its relocation, the kings of Navarre championed the site, particularly Sancho VII the Strong, who promoted its construction and lies buried there.