kit

I just can't remember it, so I can't search for it. Here's what I think I know about it: Located in that expanse between Bilbao, Pamplona, Burgos and Zaragoza. The birthplace of Catholic saint is there, and there is a tour of his home, I believe. This is what I want to see. My memory is just shot right now and I cannot even remember which saint. Geez. Your help is appreciated. Thank you!

michelhuebeli

Suggest you bring up Google Maps and zoom in and carefully observe. When you see the name your synapses are bound to fire in the right direction.

kit

I have done that. It's not helping. Thank you.

joannyc

St. Vincent of Saragossa?

kit

No, but thank you. I found it. It's St. Ignatius of Loyola: http://www.santuariodeloyola.org/en/

Robert2016

Francis Xavier's home, the Castillo de Javier, is located just east of Pamplona, 8 km south of Sangüesa, above the village of Javier. Xavier was born in Azpeitia, a small village in Gipuzkoa, in the Basque country.

http://www.turismo.navarra.es/eng/or...110/Javier.htm
http://www.incomingnavarra.com/en/na...llo-de-javier/

kit

Thank you, Robert. That looks like something I should add to my list!

mikelg

In fact, Loiola is a neighborhood of Azpeitia and Iñigo (his real name) was born in the tower castle next to the impressive Basilica built in the 18century. He founded the Jesuit order, the most important in the Catholic church. Beautiful landscape all around it. Many universities in the US under the name "Loyola".

HappyTrvlr

Yes, it is St. Francis of Loyola.

mikelg

Just a correction, HappyTrvlr, it´s San Francisco Javier or Xabier and San Ignacio or Iñigo de Loyola (or Loiola). My brothers are called Xabier and Iñigo after both of them.

kit

Yes, lots of Jesuit influence in my family! Eager to see both if time permits.