Great Cross of Hendaye, Hendaye

Name: Great Cross of Hendaye
Address: Hendaye, France

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The Great Cross of Hendaye is a stone cross located on the town square of Hendaye, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in southwestern France. The cross is the physical representation of the belief by ancient Christians, Rosicrucians, and alchemists that the world's end is rapidly approaching, and will occur in the midst of fire. Many, including devotees of Nostradamus, the Bible Code, and especially the 2012 phenomenon, believed that a great comet would pass by, or crash into the earth in the year 2012, and interpreted the Cross of Hendaye as another reminder that 2012 would be the end. ()

Coordinates: 43°21'32"N, 1°46'28"W

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Hendaye France

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Great Cross of Hendaye – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château Observatoire Abbadia, Grande Plage, St. Vincent Church, Ciboure.

1.8 miNE
Lavish castle with an observatory tower
Château Observatoire Abbadia, Hendaye
46 min walk • Nestled on the rocky coastline of Hendaye, France, the Château Observatoire Abbadia stands as a testament to the marriage of science and neo-Gothic architecture. This striking castle, built in the latter half of the 19th century, was the brainchild of Antoine...
6 miE
43°23'26"N • 1°39'48"W
Grande Plage, Saint Jean de Luz
153 min walk • Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
5.6 miE
Church
St. Vincent Church, Saint Jean de Luz
144 min walk • The Saint-Vincent church of Ciboure is a catholic church of baroque style completed in 1572 according to the inscription appearing at the entrance of the church. The construction of the church was carried out in the double context of the...
5.6 miE
Area
Ciboure, Saint Jean de Luz
144 min walk • Ciboure is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. It lies across the river Nivelle from the harbour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
3.8 miE
Church
St. Vincent Church, Urrugne
97 min walk • The church of Saint Vincent is the Catholic church of the town of Urrugne, in the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It is dedicated to the martyred deacon Saint Vincent and depends for worship on the diocese of Bayonne.
4.3 miE
Forts and castles
Château d'Urtubie, Urrugne
111 min walk • The castle of Urtubie, located in the commune of Urrugne, 3 km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, was rebuilt in 1505 on the ruins of an old feudal castle built in 1341 and razed and burned in 1497, of which only a few defensive walls and a keep remained.
1.7 miE
43°21'22"N • 1°44'27"W
Wow Park, Urrugne
44 min walk • Adventure park, Outdoor activities, Tours
1.6 miE
43°21'24"N • 1°44'35"W
Parc d'aventures et Paintball, Urrugne
41 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Park
2.4 miSE
Village
Biriatou
61 min walk • One of the most captivating features of Biriatou is its breathtaking panoramic views of the Pyrenees mountains. Whether you are an avid hiker or simply enjoy leisurely strolls, the village provides an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding countryside.