Kurutziagako gurutzea, Gothic stone cross in Durango, Spain.
Kurutziagako gurutzea is a Gothic stone cross from Durango, standing roughly 4.30 meters high with intricate carved scenes across its surface. Its entire structure displays religious figures and symbols depicting various biblical themes and moments.
This cross was built between the late 15th and early 16th centuries, marking an important work of late medieval stonework. It was moved to Bilbao in 1937 for safekeeping when the city faced bombing during the Spanish Civil War.
The cross displays religious scenes that were common in medieval Christian art and faith. These carvings reflect the spiritual beliefs that shaped the daily life of people in the region at that time.
The cross now resides in the Kurutzesantu Museum where visitors can view it indoors and examine the detailed stonework up close. The museum location makes it easy to study the carvings without weather exposure affecting the visit.
At the top of the cross are carvings of the sun and moon, which connect to local artistic traditions of the region. These celestial symbols blend with religious elements in a way that reflects the distinctive approach of medieval Basque artisans.
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