Iglesia de San Andrés, Gothic church in Eibar, Spain.
Iglesia de San Andrés is a parish church in Eibar with a Latin-cross plan, three naves of equal height in three bays, and a polygonal apse at each end. Its interior is covered by ribbed vaults supported by tall classical columns with Doric, Corinthian and human-head capitals. The south side has a simple Baroque doorway by Diego de Eguiguren, while the north doorway, dated 1545 and signed Gabriel de Ubilla, is Plateresque with Renaissance medallions.
Construction of this church began in the 16th century and continued into the 17th century. The extended building period allowed different artistic styles to be incorporated as tastes and techniques evolved over the decades.
The church serves as a place for worship and community gathering today. It stands visibly in the town center and shapes the appearance of Eibar's core area.
This building is centrally located in Eibar and easy to reach on foot from the town center. Since it remains in active religious use, visiting hours may vary, so it is best to check locally or plan a visit during standard opening times.
On a buttress of the south facade, two sundials are carved one above the other, dated to the early 17th century. Beneath them a Latin inscription reads "Omnibus dubia, ultima mutis". The north doorway also carries the name of its maker, Gabriel de Ubilla, and the year 1545.
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