Las Aventuras de un Osito de Peluche: Basilica of Begoña

The Basilica of Begoña is late gothic 17th century building designed by Sancho Martinez de Arego, and of course is located in Bilbao. The church is dedicated to the virgin mary - "Andra Mari" - who was declared patron of the provence in the 18th century. On the inside there's a number of recently restored paintings narrating episodes in the life of the Virgin. They are known to have come from Seville and to have arrived in Bilbao in the early 18th century. The present reredo (decorated area behind altar) was made in 1869, after the first one disappeared, made of gilt wood and is presided over by a 14th century Gothic polychromed wood carving of the Virgin of Begoña. (Info taken from pamphlet at church).

Here's a picture of the centerpiece:

Here's a video I took of the interior of the church while they were reading off Rosaries or something:

I'm afraid my camera does not do the church much justice, but it was absolutely gorgeous. The altar looks more gold than it appears and you can't see the virgin very well, but y'all get the gist.

Here's some pictures of the exterior of the church, and what you have to do is find which photo has Herman in it... There's only one! Post a comment if you think you know! I think it's pretty easy, but we'll see!