City GUIDE

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Published by: Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council |
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Edition: 11. Date: 12 / 2022.
Welcome to Contents
Vitoria-Gasteiz
We would like to do everything possible to make Allow us to offer you the most exquisite A bit of history 04
your stay exceed you expectations. An almost dishes that the gastronomy of Álava
Getting around the city 08
thousand-year-old city thousand-year-old city has to offer, sophisticated recipes of the so-
awaits you, with much of its medieval layout called new Basque cuisine and our famous Discover Vitoria-Gasteiz 12
preserved, with its peculiar almond shape and pintxos. A tip, everything will taste better Visiting with your family? 40
the remains of its walls. You will find a medieval if accompanied with a good wine from
Vitoria-Gasteiz, but one that is also gothic, the Rioja Alavesa vineyards or a glass of Would you like to go shopping? 42
renaissance, neoclassical and modern. txakoli. And do not fail to taste our sweets, Do you know about our gastronomy? 44
mainly chocolates, jams and marmalades,
Would you like to go out tonight? 46
The city is surprising "by nature". It has which have enjoyed an excellent reputation
forty two square metres of green areas per since the eighteenth century. Would you like to do some sport? 48
person and almost fifty kilometres to enjoy
Would you like to go for a walk? 49
walking, by bicycle, birdwatching or horse And if you have a bit more time, we also
riding. Its commitment to sustainability has recommend a few trips to the surrounding Do you have more time? 52
been recognised internationally with the areas where you may encounter a valley What you need to know 56
European Green Capital award from the of salt, contemplate a waterfall or visit
EU in 2012, the Biosphere Responsible medieval wine cellars. Practical guide 58
Tourism Destination in 2016 and the Map 67
Global Green City Award from the UN, We shall not delay you any longer.
in 2019. The city is at your feet.

Discover it.
In addition, we have prepared a wide-ranging
activity programme featuring live concerts,
festivals and shows for all tastes (from
magicians and puppeteers to jazz or rock
music).
 history
A bit of Medieval Origins
Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city that is almost a
From the 15th to the 18th
Century
thousand years old. It was founded in
1811 by King Sancho VI of Navarre, who Although neither the population nor
conquered the small village of Gasteiz the urban fabric underwent substantial
and decided to call it Nueva Victoria (New changes between the fifteenth and
Victoria). eighteenth centuries, the construction of
new buildings by members of the Court
But only 19 years later, the city fell into the of Charles V (such as the mansions of
hands of King Alfonso VIII of Castile. The Montehermoso, Villasuso or Escoriaza-
new king extended the city by adding three Esquivel) and the building of new convents
new streets to the west of the hill (Correría, provided the city with a more monumental
Zapatería and Herrería). In 1202 a terrible aspect.
fire practically destroyed the entire town.
Vitoria suffered another terrible fire in
In 1256 Alfonso X added another three 1443 that destroyed the western part of
streets on the opposite side of the hill: the city. Since then an order was given
Cuchillería, Pintorería and Judería. to build new houses in stone and adobe
(instead of wood) and the paving of the
The city quickly rose to prosperity streets was decreed.
history...

because for a long time, the shortest

route between the Court of Castile and In 1492 the expulsion of the Jews had a
Northern Europe passed through Vitoria. negative impact which led to a long period
It even had a customs office. According of decline. The economic crisis continued
to the illustrated Valentin de Foronda, well into the eighteenth century.
the city was the "warehouse from which
A bit of

almost all European nations received their

supplies"in the middle of the 18th century.
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The 19th Century The 20th Century
The century began at war against France. The first modern factories appeared at the
The "Battle of Vitoria" during which turn of the century. The industrial sector in
Napoleon had to flee Spain after the Vitoria changed radically between 1956
defeat of his army took place at the gates and 1975 when 1700 new businesses
of the city on 21 June 1813. opened in the city. Most were small family-
owned machining workshops that survived
From this century, we should also note thanks to leading multinationals, such as
the transfer of the customs from Vitoria to Mercedes Benz (1954) and Michelin (1966).
the coast (in 1841), which dealt a heavy
Between 1950 and 1975, the city tripled
blow to the local economy. However, the
its population and new neighbourhoods
city mitigated the effects by developing a
emerged.
tertiary sector (services).
In 1980 Vitoria-Gasteiz was chosen as
The symbol of this new era was the the capital of the Basque Country by
opening of the Bank of Vitoria (1864) and the Basque Parliament.
the arrival of the railway line (Madrid-
Irun). The 21st Century
The Vitoria-Gasteiz of the 21st century
During the 19th century, the city also is characterised by being "green and

history...
became a major cultural centre. With the sustainable". It was declared European
opening of the Ateneo in 1866 and the Green Capital in 2012 by the EU, has been
Free University in 1869, various literary a Sustainable Tourist Destination since
and artistic groups flourished. 2016, and received the Global Green City
Award in 2019, from the UN.

A bit of
The city is also consolidated as one of the top
three Spanish cities with the best quality of
life. Vitoria-Gasteiz today could be defined
as a city that has been "designed to live in". 05
 Historical timeline

The Cord House

Vitoria was founded The city fell and lost By-laws were passed, under Elevation of Cardinal
by Sancho VI of its border defence which Vitoria was governed for Adrian of Utrecht
Navarre. role. It became part almost 300 years. Queen Isabella to the Papacy. He
of the kingdom of of Castile swore to respect received the news at
Castile. Vitoria’s special privileges at the the Cordón Mansion
gates of the city. in Vitoria.

1181 1199 1200 1431 1483 1492 1522 1765

Alfonso VIII laid Juan II granted Expulsion of Jews from The Real Sociedad Bascongada
siege to Vitoria in Vitoria the title the city. They ceded their (Basque Royal Society) was
history...

the absence of of "city". cemetery, the Judimendi created by the Friends of the
Sancho VII El Fuerte. field, to the council. Country, promoted by the Earl
of Peñaflorida.
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Napoleon’s armies were Parlamento Vasco

defeated at the Battle of

Vitoria. Beethoven composed
an orchestral piece to
commemorate this
occasion.

VG was chosen as City sustainability model Vitoria-Gasteiz "Global

the capital of the at European level. is named European Green City
Basque Country Green Capital 2012 Award"
by the Basque by the European Union concedido
Parliament. por la ONU

1813 1905 1980 1982 1996 2005 2012 2016 2019

The Liga Foral (Provincial "Europa Nostra" The UN invited the city to Sustainable Tourism
League) was created to Award to the attend the Green Cities Destination Certificate,
defend the city’s regime rehabilitation Declaration. awarded by the
of privileges. of the Responsible Tourism
Old Quarters. Institute

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 Getting
around
the city Avda.
8 de m
arzo
around the city

Where to leave your car

when you arrive in the city
Getting

You can choose from 10 underground

Tram car parks, 11 outdoor car parks and one
OTA (limited time parking) motor-home park.
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BY CAR BY TAXI
Note: only residents may park in the
Remember that there is an OTA zone The taxi service is in operation 24 hours a day.
old quarters, even if there are not coloured
in the centre: lines indicating the parking areas. 10% of the fleet is adapted for people with
• The OTA zone is free for the first 15 minutes. functional disability.
• The maximum parking time is an hour and a
half. Print the ticket at the parking meter and There are taxi stands in the centre and the city
leave it inside the vehicle districts (see map) but it is more common to call
the two taxi companies that operate in the city:
• Virtual payment: You can pay with your
smartphone using the ‘telpark’ application: • Radio Taxi Gasteiz: 945 273 500.
https://www.telpark.com/. SMS Service: 660 034 833, for people with
auditory diversity.
• People with a functional disability (with the
corresponding identification card) can park • Grupo Celedón: 945 272 000.
free of charge without printing a ticket.
The best way BICYCLES
There are 4 types of spaces:
Blue line: 90 minute limit (very central spaces).
to move around As the area is mostly flat, except for the
the city

around the city

Green line: 90 minute limit (more economical). Medieval Quarter, which is on a hill, a good
Light green line: parking only permitted for way to get to know the city and the green belt
residents. that surrounds it is by bicycle. There are more
Orange line: high rotation, 15 minute limit. than 160 kilometres of cycling routes.
Schedules and days of application: You can find out about the main cycling
• Mondays to Fridays: from 10:00 to 14:00 routes and bicycle rental points at the
and from 16:00 to 20:00. Tourist Office.

Getting
• Saturdays: from 10:00 to 14:00.
• Sundays and holidays are free. As well as
5-31 August, both inclusive. 09
 Tram
lines
IBAIONDO ABETXUKO
Kristo
Kañabenta
Landaberde Artapadura

Lakuabizkarra Arriaga
Pirate Ship

Wellington Gernikako
Arbola

Txagorritxu Forondako Atea / Portal de Foronda

Hospital Arriaga Park

Euskal Herria Intermodal

Honduras

Europa
Europa Congress Palace

Antso Jakituna / Sancho el Sabio

Alhóndiga area
around the city

Lovaina
New Cathedral

Parlamento / Legebiltzarra
Florida Park

Angulema

Florida
Getting

Hegoalde

UNIBERTSITATEA
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BY TRAM BY BUS
The current network has two lines: Ibaiondo-Unibertsitatea and Abetxuko-Florida, The municipal bus network offers the following services:
which share eight stops in the city centre (Florida-Honduras route). Daytime service:
Buy a ticket in the vending machines at the tram stops before boarding the tram. Children 10 bus lines to take you to any part of the city, from
under 5 travel free of charge. 6.00 to 23.00. Frequency Mon-Fri: every 10 minutes
The tram stops and units are accessible for people with physical functional diversity. Sat: every 15', Sun and Public Holidays every 20'.
Bicycles can be transported by tram. Domestic animals can also be transported provided Night service (Gautxori):
that they are secured and are neither dangerous or disruptive.
Five bus lines that operate on Fridays, Saturdays and
In 2023, line 3, Florida-Salburua, will become operational. Further information: holiday eves. From 23.00 to 6.00, every 40 minutes.
www.euskotren.eus/tranvia
BEI. Peripheral circular line with 100% electric buses
Frecuency-Timetable and advance payment at bus shelters.
DEPARTURES TRAMS FIRST TRAM LAST TRAM
Special lines:
Florida to Every 15 minutes
6:23 23:06 Buesa Arena Line. To Buesa Arena Pavilion for
Sat, Sun and Public Holidays Sat, Sun and Public
Abetxuko most of the day
7:08 Holidays 23:06
Baskonia matches (ACB Basketball League).

around the city

Special service to Mendizorrotza Pavilion. Alavés
6:06 22:36 Sports Matches (Division One Football).
Abetxuko to Every 15 minutes
Sat, Sun and Public Holidays Sat, Sun and Public
Florida most of the day
6:51 Holidays 22:36 Special service to the Foronda Airport.
Every 15 minutes 6:29 23:14 Tickets can be purchased on the buses, in cash or with Bat, Mugi
Universidad to
Ibaiondo
most of the day Sat, Sun and Public Holidays Sat, Sun and Public or Barik transport cards. Children under 5 travel free of charge.
6:59 Holidays 22:54
All buses are accessible for people with mobility, hearing
Every 15 minutes 6:00 22:45 or visual difficulties.

Getting
Ibaiondo to
most of the day Sat, Sun and Public Holidays Sat, Sun and Public
Universidad
6:30 Holidays 22:45
There are maps with information regarding each line and
a QR code to access information about the destination,
*Florida-Honduras route running every 7.5 min. in both directions. stops and waiting time.
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12 Salburua Park. Green Belt.

 Let us
On
your own guide
05. Romantic
Route
you
01. Almendra 06. Senda
Route Route

02. 4 torres
07. Pilgrim’s Route to
Route Santiago

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03. Renaissance 08. Route of the

Palaces Route Gardens

09. Vitoria-Gasteiz
04. Central in the XX| century
Route
Route
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 01. Almond Route
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14 Aerial view of the Medieval Quarter ("the Almond")

 STARTING POINT: Virgen Blanca Square

Plaza del Machete

It’s name originates from the machete on which
the former city representatives were sworn
into their offices. A replica of the weapon is on

The Arquillos
show in the exterior apse of the Church of San
Miguel, which closes the square. Take a look at
the beautiful Villasuso Palace (1542), now a
congress venue. Its balcony-gallery and the Salinas Arrieta-Maestu Palace
heraldry on the northern façade stand out. Casa del Cordón (The cord House) Also known as Bendaña, it was built at the
Named after the Franciscan cord on the beginning of the 16th century around a
Los Arquillos
entrance arch. This mansion from the late medieval tower. Look at its cylindrical tower
A neoclassical symbol, work of the architect fifteenth century hides a medieval tower of and its interior courtyard on three levels. It is
from Vitoria, Justo Antonio de Olaguíbel, they the thirteenth century with spectacular starry home to the Fournier de Naipes Museum

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were envisaged to compensate the difference vault. inside the Bibat Museum.
in level between the medieval city and
contemporary expansion. They are made up Cantón de Santa Ana
of two sections: los Arquillos del Ala and los
You can look at the "Covered in sky and
Arquillos del Juicio.
stars" mural, a modern interpretation of
the kiss that Santa Ana bestowed on San
Joaquín. An example from the mural walk
called "The painted city".

Santa Cruz Convent

Machete Square

The Cord House

Inhabited since its foundation (1547) by

cloistered Dominican nuns, at its doorway it
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features a monumental scene from the Passion.
 01. Almond Route

House of the Gobeo-Caicedo The guided tour, completely accessible, is one of its sections and one of its towers. Find
Example of Baroque-Herreran style, the highly recommended. Further information: out about the guided tours at the Tourist
balconies crowned with ball decorations, the 945 255 135. Office.
raised cornice and the large shield of the
Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace San Pedro Church
Hurtado de Mendoza stand out on its façade.
Built between 1530 and 1541, it’s a key piece Its construction began in the 14th century on
Chapel of Santo Cristo from the Renaissance in Vitoria-Gasteiz. a parish from the 13th century, attached to
Houses a magnificent Gothic sculpture the wall. The old façade (in Calle Herrería) is
Palace of Montehermoso one of the Basque Country’s most outstanding
from the 14th century, the Christ of San
Ildefonso, which was the object of great Built in 1520, this Renaissance palace, home sculptural collections.
devotion by pilgrims on the St. James’s Way. to the monarchy on their visits to the city, was
formerly the episcopal headquarters and is Iruña Tower House
Santa Maria Cathedral currently a cultural centre dedicated to the Better known as the Tower of Doña Otxanda,
One of the city’s emblematic temples (13th avant-garde. the primitive fortress dates from the beginning
century). It is located on the highest part of of the 15th century. It was constructed in the
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City Wall 16th century and the tower was added in

the mount and holds the city’s history within
its walls. Its restoration process has been Built in the 11th century by King Sancho VI of 1970. It is currently the headquarters of the
open to the public to reveal the secrets of its Navarre, it reinforced the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Natural Science Museum.
construction and inspiring authors like Ken You can trace part of the old wall and observe
Follet and Pablo Coelho.

Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace

Church of San Pedro

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Santa María Cathedral
House of the Marquis of Alameda Burullería Square
Built between 1731 and 1735, it’s a beautiful Ancient mediaeval necropolis, it was given this
stately home, Baroque in style. Observe the name as it was the place where fabric and
curious pictorial decoration which imitates cloth was formerly traded, called "burullerías".
architectural styles and the large shield on the
corner of the building. El Portalón
From the end of the 15th century, it was a
Álava-Esquível Palace merchants’ lodge, with a large entrance door
From the 16th century, it has been heavily to allow access to carriages. Restored in 1957,
reformed but still conserves the four shields it is currently a restaurant.
of the Álavas, the Mendozas, the Miñanos and
the Esquibels. Anda Tower
Erected in the 15th century, it is one of the
Lantern Museum oldest constructions in Vitoria. It’s a Gothic
This original museum is home to the 271 building which was part of the city’s defensive

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beautiful pieces of polychromatic glass which, system.
for over 100 years, light up the procession
every 4th of August, in celebration of the
Virgen Blanca festivities.

Burullería Square
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Lantern Museum Tower of the Anda family and the Santa Maria Cathedral
 02. Route of the 4 Towers
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Santa Maria Cathedral
STARTING POINT: Santa Maria Square The guided visit begins in the foundations and Church of San Miguel Arcángel
ascends to the tower, from which the best (Virgen Blanca Square)
Santa Maria Cathedral views of the city can be appreciated. People It is the oldest temple in the city (already
(Santa Maria Square)
who need to can go up in a lift, built in the mentioned in 1811 in connection with the
The Santa María Cathedral, World Heritage Site, old hollow of the clock’s pendulums. Further granting of the Charter). A visit to the chapel
was erected inthe 13th century on the ruins of information: www.catedralvitoria.eus of the Virgen Blanca, patron saint of Vitoria-
a primitive church from the hamlet of Gasteiz. Gasteiz, with its polychrome sculpture from
It reinforced the defence of the city (its walls Church of San Vicente Mártir the mid-nineteenth century, is a must.
(San Francisco hill)
were 20 metres high).
This church occupies part of an old castle- Church of San Pedro Apóstol
Given the temple's serious state of deterioration,
fortress that defended the south-east of the (Herrería Street)
between the years 2000 and 2016, large-scale
town. You may climb the tower and walk Considered one of the most beautiful Gothic
preventive and structural consolidation works were
along part of the wooden structure above the temples in the North of Spain, it’s a National
carried out, which not only made it possible to
temple naves. Historic-Artistic Monument. It was built
restore the damaged parts, but also to gain in-depth
Check the "on-site visits" programme at attached to the city’s lower wall, therefore it
knowledge about the origins of the city based on

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the Tourist Office. also served a defensive role. Take a good look
the archaeological excavations carried out.
at the old Gothic door from the 14th century,
accessible from Herrería Street.

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San Vicente Tower Church of San Miguel
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Villa Suso Palace
 STARTING POINT: Machete Square
Montehermoso – Water Tank

Villa Suso Palace (Plaza del Machete)

This beautiful Renaissance building (1538)
built by Mr. Martín de Salinas, ambassador
to Carlos V, is currently used as a congress
venue. Within its structure, it holds part of the
walls from the old city wall. The main hall is
embellished with a Flemish tapestry from the
school of Brussels (16th century). Consult the
programme of guided tours on the website
and the Tourist Office.

Montehermoso Palace this Renaissance palace. It’s worth pointing

(Fray Zacarías Martinez Street,2) for the members of the Court when they out the plateresque front of the main façade
stopped off in the city. In the 19th century it

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Constructed in 1520 by Ibañez de Aguirre, where you can see the busts of the owner
was the backdrop for the love affairs between and his wife, Victoria de Anda y Esquivel.
advisor to Carlos V, for centuries it was a lodge
the Marchioness of Montehermoso and King It’s beautiful interior terrace is known as the
José Bonaparte. Later it was the episcopal seat "patio of love".
and today it is a cultural centre dedicated to
the avant-garde and artistic manifestations. Bendaña Palace (Cuchillería Street, 54)
Next to this building is the Old City Water Stately home from 1525, it was built on top
Reservoir (1885), a unique space used as an of a former tower house. Its cylindrical tower
exhibition area. stands out along with the interior courtyard on
three levels.
Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace
(Fray Zacarías Martínez Street, 3) It currently forms part of the Bibat Museum,
the Fournier Cards and Archaeology
López de Escoriaza, Court doctor of the
Museum. 21
emperor Carlos V, ordered the construction of
Bendaña Palace
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ARTIUM, Basque Centre-Museum of Contemporary Art
 STARTING POINT: Basque Parliament

Basque Parliament
Located on the plot that the Santa Clara convent
used to occupy, it was the city’s High School for
130 years. During its construction (19th century)
the materials from the old convent were used.

María Inmaculada Cathedral

(New Cathedral)
Plaza de España
Neo-Gothic in style, the initial construction
project dates from 1907. It is home to the
Diocesan Sacred Art Museum. Plaza de la Virgen Blanca democratic and ethical values, constructing the
Old market square in the medieval era, it’s the collective memory of victims and raising awareness
Palace of the Province city’s central hub. The Monument to the among the population about the defence of freedom
Headquarters of the Provincial Council of Battle of Vitoria commemorates the victory and human rights and the fight against terrorism.

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Alava. At first, it only consisted of a ground against Napoleon’s troops on the 21st of
level. In 1858, after the Carlist War, the upper Plaza de los Fueros
June, 1813. The Vitoria-Gasteiz plant structure,
structure was added. emblem of the "green city" is also located here. Inaugurated in 1982, it’s a project by the
architect Peña Ganchegui in collaboration
Plaza de España with the sculptor, Chillida, to commemorate
Cathedral of Mary Immaculate

This porticoed square, work of the illustrious the centenary of the Law of Privileges in 1876.
architect from Vitoria Justo Antonio de Olaguibel,
was built between 1781 and 1790 for holding 8 Artium, Basque Centre-Museum
of Contemporary Art
markets and festivals outside of the walls. The
Town Hall and the Tourist Office are located here. It has a significant collection of more than
3,000 Basque and Spanish works of art and
Memorial Centre for Victims of Terrorism offers an extensive programme of exhibitions.
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Pando Argüelles Mansion
 Eduardo Dato Street

Arca Square
exhibitions and cultural activities. The sculpture
of Los Fueros by Chillida can be found bordered
STARTING POINT: Dato Street Casa Pando-Argüelles (San Antonio Street, 41) by a type of wall.
Its construction began in 1911 and stands out
Eduardo Dato Street due to its striking blue dome with orange stars. Teatro Principal (San Prudencio Street, 29)
This is the most important street in the It was constructed in 1917. It was designed by

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Ensanche area of Vitoria and the city’s Casa de Música (San Antonio Street,14) Cesáreo Iradier, who found inspiration in the
commercial artery. The glazed balconies of the Only the façade and the first central bay of the Theatre of Madrid, Italian in style.
façades give it a special charm. Look at the original building remain (1880) neoclassical in
Bank of Vitoria (No.1) from 1928, the Casas de style. Casa Fournier (Manuel Iradier Street, 46)
Arrieta (No. 2) and the Caja Laboral building In this building (1866), Heraclio Fournier
from 1870, which was the old Café Suizo. Civil Government (Olaguibel Street, 1-15) installed his first playing card factory. It has a
It was constructed on the plot of the large cambered vault and dormer windows in
Plaza del Arca
demolished San Francisco convent, in 1930. the style of the Paris of Napoleon III.
The Bankoa building stands out, inspired
by the old tower houses, and that of Banco Plaza de los Fueros Plaza de la Estación
Santander, which mixes medieval elements Built in 1981, it’s the work of architect Peña The arrival of the railway brought about the
with Romantic touches. The bronze sculpture Ganchegui and sculptor Eduardo Chillida.It biggest transformation of the city in the 19th
"El Caminante" is one of the city’s icons. was designed to carry out rural Basque sports century. The current building is from 1929. 25
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La Senda Path
La Florida Park

Zulueta Palace (2, Senda Street)

STARTING POINT: Plaza de la Virgen Blanca This palace is located in the La Senda Path,
Zuloaga Mansion

a beautiful route under large century-old

Plaza de la Virgen Blanca banana trees and with mansions from the
Market square in the medieval era, it’s the end of the 19th century. It was constructed in
city’s central hub. The Monument to the 1902 as a house-hotel by Alfredo de Zulueta,

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Battle of Vitoria commemorates the a landowner who found wealth in Cuba. Its
victory against Napoleon’s troops in 1813. garden is open to the public.
The plant sculpture which bears the city’s
name, symbol of Vitoria-Gasteiz’s green and Zuloaga Mansion (15, Senda Street)
sustainable approach, is also found here. Beautiful building from 1901 by the architect
Julio Saracíbar. The small tower that crowns the
La Florida roundabout is not part of the original project.
The interested displayed by the great voyages
of the nineteenth century encouraged the city Casa de "Las jaquecas" (the headaches)
(2, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street)
to run La Florida into a botanical garden. To this
end the authorities to Vitoria acquired, at the It gets its name from the Atlanteans that
Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1855, many of the adorn its main façade. Constructed in 1901, it
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Arms Museum Palace of Ajuria Enea San Prudencio

(3, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street) (5, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Sreet)
The sculpture of the Saint of Álava appears
In this curious museum, you can see medieval Currently the residence of the Lehendakari of under an arch in the entrance to the town of
weapons, found in excavations carried out in the Basque Government, it’s a regional style Armentia, the saint’s birthplace.
the high part of the city and an interesting building which was built in 1920.
space dedicated to the Battle of Vitoria (1813) Basilica of San Prudencio in Armentia
during which Napoleon’s army was defeated. Fine Arts Museum
(8, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street)
This is one of the most emblematic
Also take a good look at the African and Romanesque temples in the Basque Country
The Augustin Zulueta Palace, built in 1912
Japanese weapons and the collection of (12th century). On the 28th of April, the
as a private residence, is currently a museum
weapons from the 16th century. day of San Prudencio, an important popular
dedicated to Basque art from 1850-1950
pilgrimage takes place.
Villa Sofía (6, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street) which also has a select collection of Spanish
art from the 18th to the 19th century.
It is a beautiful palace with Moorish and
Indian details from 1902, the work of architect
Julio Saracíbar.
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Palace of Ajuria Enea

Arms Museum

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Augustin-Zulueta Palace (Fine Arts Museum)
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Burullería Square
STARTING POINT: Santiago Street Dentro street. Dating from the 14th century, it 1530 and 1541 by Fernán López de Escoriaza,
was greatly worshipped by pilgrims. physician to Emperor Charles V.
Santiago Street
It owes its name to the medieval hospital Santa Maria Cathedral Montehermoso Palace
that was constructed in 1420 under the The guided tour of this temple, which began This Renaissance palace from the 16th century
advocacy of the saint. The current hospital, construction in the 13th century, is a must (1520) was commonly used as residence
also called Santiago, was inaugurated in 1820. if you want to understand the city’s history quarters for royalty when they visited the city.
and because it is home to several features In the 19th century it was the backdrop for
Portal del Rey and Nueva Dentro Street associated with the apostle, Santiago. Next to the love affairs between the Marchioness of
(Former Jewish quarter)
the cathedral is the Parish of Santa María, Montehermoso and King José I Bonaparte.
The name of this street is associated with a which was the former Santiago chapel and Currently the Montehermoso Cultural
visit by Emperor Charles V to the city in 1524. preserves several representations of the saint. Centre, this is an exhibition and art diffusion
Christ of San Ildefonso and contemporary thinking space. It is
The Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace
connected underground with the city’s old
This magnificent Gothic carving can be found A renaissance palace in the Plateresque style Water Reservoirs (1885), transformed into a
in a small chapel at the end of the Nueva with a beautiful patio. It was built between unique exhibition space.

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Escoriaza Esquivel Palace
 07. Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago
Portico of the Church of San Pedro to the Battle of Vitoria by Gabriel Borrás La Senda Path
Considered a National Historic Artistic (1917) stands at its centre. A beautiful route through tall century-old
Monument, this temple from the 14th banana trees and mansions from the 19th
General Loma Square (Convent of San Antonio)
century treasures stone carvings in what century, among them, the Zulueta Palace and
is called the Pórtico Viejo, among them a A building from 1622, which is a valuable its garden which is open to the public.
beautiful representation of Santiago the example of unornamented Baroque.
pilgrim. Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street
Basque Parliament
This street, lined with splendid horse chestnut
Palace of the Province It was constructed in 1853 as an institute trees, features a roundabout with a sculpture of
The headquarters of the Provincial Council of of secondary education and is of great Fray Francisco (born in Vitoria in 1486), an eminent
Álava is a neoclassical-style building (1833), importance in the city’s intellectual life. lawyer and promoter of international law.
work of Martín Saracíbar. The statue of Mateo Since 1982, it has been home to the Basque
de Moraza, defender of privileges (fueros), Parliament. Armentia Basilica
stands in its square. At the end of the route, we arrive at the
La Florida Park
Romanesque basilica of San Prudencio, in
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Virgen Blanca Square A beautiful Romantic Garden with a Parisian Armentia. Constructed in the 12th century
Beyond the walls, it was the main entrance to layout (1820) and expanded in 1856 with and reformed in the 18th century, it was the
Vitoria and the market square. The monument several species of trees from all over the world. spiritual centre of Álava during the Middle Ages.
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Monastery of Virgen de
Estibaliz
San Prudencio (6th century), Patron Saint of Álava, was
born in this very place, to whom the basilica is dedicated.

Peregrino Street
Recently inaugurated, it sends off the pilgrims who are
embarking on their own walk to Santiago. Further on, they
will come across Gomecha, Subijana de Álava, La Puebla
de Arganzón... until they connect with the French Way.

More information about the St. James’s Way

Friends of the Saint James’ Way Association
in Álava
Zapatería Street, 85. Telephone: 945 144 794.
Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Romanesque Interpretation Centre in Álava

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This jewel of the Romanesque can be found next to the
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Estíbaliz, just 10 kilometres
from Vitoria-Gasteiz. Its rooms show the particularities
of this Medieval artistic style and its presence in the
Territory of Álava.
Opening hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00
to 13:30.
From the 15th of July to the 31st of August, Tuesday
to Friday, 17:00 to 19:30. Price: €1. Sundays, entrance
free of charge.
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[email protected] Basilica of San Prudencio in Armentia
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STARTING POINT: La Florida Park

La Florida Park
Quintessential Romantic park, it was modelled
on the French gardens from the middle of the

Vertical Garden
19th century. The majority of its century-old

La Florida Park
trees, of 95 different species, were acquired
during the Universal Exhibition in Paris in
1855.
You can stop off at the impressive fern leaf Gardens of the Cathedral Luque and Julián de Apraiz. It is currently the
beech tree, the magnificent Virginia Tulip Plant of Mary Immaculate headquarters of the Fine Arts Museum.
(which is over 40 metres tall) or next to the
Next to the Florida Park, these gardens border
American black walnut tree which, at 140 years Prado Park
the ambulatory of the New Cathedral. They
old, is one of the oldest trees in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Former meadows for the grazing of domestic
are home to curious sculptures: an enormous
rhinoceros and a huge crocodile, works by the animals (12th century), since then, it has been a
sculptor from Vitoria, Koko Rico. space for enjoying nature and is currently one of

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the most popular places for running.
Zulueta Palace Garden
Vertical Garden of the Europa Congress
Alongside the century-old banana trees of Palace
the La Senda Path, we find the garden of this
Landmark building in sustainable development,
palace, work of architect Iñiguez de Betolaza
it was the first conference centre in Spain
(1903).
to achieve the Passivhaus XXL certificate
Augustin-Zulueta Palace garden following the eco-architectural reform that it
undertook. This Palace’s most striking feature is
The house and its spectacular garden of
New Cathedral gardens

undoubtedly its impressive vertical garden that

over 1,200 m2 were promoted by Ricardo
covers the entirety of its façade. For this, over
de Augusti between 1912 and 1916 under
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Zabalgana
 Lakua Zabalgana Salburua
Located to the north of the city, this is one of Another of the large urban development areas The city’s latest large expansion zone is
the largest urban spaces in Vitoria-Gasteiz. in Vitoria-Gasteiz from the last century. Wide located next to the Salburua Wetlands
Connected to the centre by 2 tram lines, it avenues, wooden walkways along the dry park, a natural space with a rich ecosystem
is divided into two areas, each with their riverbed of the River Ali and new buildings of of aquatic birds, amphibians and plant species
own personality: Lakua-Arriaga and Lakua- architectural interest define this area. and the most emblematic of the 6 parks that
Sansomendi. The headquarters of the Basque The park with the same name, Zabalgana, make up the Green Belt. Ataria can be found
Government is found here, the large San is one of the 6 spaces that make up the Green there, the park’s interpretation centre, where
Juan de Arriaga Park, the bus station and the Belt, where you’ll find a natural gall oak forest, several activities are held throughout the year.
caravan parking area. And extensive facilities: meadows, small lagoons and mounts with The Buesa Arena Basketball Pavilion is very
civic centres, fronton, a parkour area and large splendid views. close, headquarters of Baskonia.
children’s play areas, including a pirate ship.

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 Let us guide you
The Tourist Office organises several tours In situ visits
and guided tours to help you discover the At Easter, in summer, at Christmas and on public
city. It also offers information on tours and holidays, guided visits are organised around
activities organised by tourist companies some of the city’s most unique buildings.
and institutions, and on cultural, sporting Don’t miss out on the opportunity to know
and leisure events held in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
the Tower of the Church of San Vicente or the
Villasuso and Montehermoso Palaces.
VISITS ORGANISED BY THE
TOURISM OFFICE Themed tours
Visits to the Medieval Quarter The Tourist Office organises a wide range of
Vitoria-Gasteiz has one of the most beautiful guided tours throughout the year to show the
and best preserved medieval quarters in city's different tourist attractions.
of the northern peninsula. We invite you to take a Find out the schedule for these tours at www.
journey through history via the most emblematic vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo.
points of the Medieval Quarter and the ancient
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wall. If you’re visiting with your family, there are

children’s tours to enjoy the most unique
corners of the historic centre.

Medieval wall
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Visits to Ataria the world, such as Ken Follett, Paulo Coelho,
This is the name of the Salburua Wetlands or Arturo Pérez Reverte. Además de la visita
Interpretation Centre, an emblem of the general descubre la gran oferta de visitas
Green Belt that surrounds the city. You will guiadas que incluyen Muralla, Torre e incluso
discover it during this visit and you will also una experiencia de Realidad Virtual.
enjoy a walk around the wetland to one
Vitoria-Gasteiz from other points of view
of the bird-watching lookouts where you’ll
Thanks to the tours, visits and tourism activities
familiarise yourself with the park’s biodiversity.
organised by companies in the city on different
Literary tours topics: history (people from legends, historic
Visit the backdrops where the action took tours), gastronomy (pintxos routes, markets,
place in the novels and best-sellers in which product tasting), sustainability and nature
Vitoria-Gasteiz is the main character, like (bicycle rides through the Green Belt, running).
"El silencio de la ciudad blanca", by
the author from Vitoria, Eva García Sáenz de Information:

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Urturi. Tourism Office
Plaza España, 1
Inclusive visits Tel. 945 161 598
Throughout the year, the Tourism Office Whatsapp: 619 07 43 31
organises accessible and inclusive guided tours. [email protected]
Y en www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo
OTHER GUIDED TOURS

Visits to the Santa María Cathedral

Journey through the history of a cathedral that
is "open for works", the secrets of which have
inspired historians and writers from all over
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Visits
 Visiting with

family?
your Take the train Dive in
The "Gasteiztxo", our train for tourists, will In summer, the Gamarra sports complex opens
show you some of the charms of the city on a its doors with outdoor swimming pools and
trip that takes, approximately 45 minutes (In different playgrounds.
summer). Very close to the city, don't miss the
surroundings of the Ullíbarri-Gamboa and
Play in the museum Urrúnaga reservoirs. Here, you'll find the
Virtually all the museums in the city offer a Landa and Garaio provincial parks with
number of activities that will allow you to areas where you can swim, picnic areas,
become familiar with their facilities in an toilets, showers, a children's play area and
enjoyable an pleasant way. Request information canoe rental.
at the Tourist Office for family visits of the
At the Mendíjur Observatory, in Garaio, you
Artium and Fournier de Naipes Museums.
can see several aquatic birds.
Discover the theatre There's a "Green Route" which allows you
to circle the Ullibarri reservoir on foot or by
family?

The main theatre and the network of theatres

at the civic centres hold special functions and bicycle and cross it via a fun wooden jetty.
educational concerts for children throughout the
year (even for babies).
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Ataria Would you to go ice skating? School farms
It is the Interpretation Centre of the Next to Ataria centre, there is an ice rink and If you want to enjoy experiences such as feeding
Salburua Wetlands, on the Green Belt that curling rink in the Baskonia sports complex chickens, goats or sheep, catching a rabbit or
surrounds the city. It hosts an exhibition about (BAKH). taking a donkey ride, you can visit the school
the fauna and flora of the park and organises Skate outdoors at Christmas on an ice rink farms of Casa Rural Los Huetos or Arkaia Farm.
multiple activities related to nature. installed in the Virgen Blanca or in the Florida
It has a rental service for bicycles, electric Park.
Children’s Agenda
buggies and scooters so that people with The street in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the setting
mobility problems can explore the park. Pirate ship for the intense calendar of events in the
In the neighbourhood of Lakua (at tram stop city, where there is always space for kids.
· Closed on Mondays, except on holidays.
Lakuabizkarra) a large wooden ship full of In June, Kaldearte is a Street Performing
· Telephone: 945 254 759.
outdoor games awaits you. Arts Festival, in July Titereando with its
Bus L5. Stop: Avenida 8 de marzo, 27. puppet performances, the magicians’ meeting
Bus L3. Stop: Portal Zurbano/Biosfera. Toy Library through the streets of Magialdia and the
The toy libraries, libraries and facilities of the Medieval Market in September, and the

family?
numerous civic centres are a good option to fantastic Christmas playground.
have a fun time in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Not forgetting the patron saint of the festivities
of San Prudencio (28 April), Santiago (25
April) and the Feasts of the White Virgin

Visiting with your

on 4-9 August.

Just in case: Pediatric emergencies are

centralized at Txagorritxu Hospital (tel. 945 007
000). Ibaiondo tram line Stop: Txagorritxu.

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ALMOND AREA
Please allow us to mention that the history
of this city is closely related to trade. Just one
historical note: even in the early decades of
the nineteenth century between 40% and
60% of Vitoria citizens were artisans grouped
into guilds (hence the names of many of
the streets: Herrería (Blacksmith), Zapatería
(Cobblers), Cuchillería (Cutlers). CENTRAL AREA not forget to take a good Rioja Alavesa wine
and a bottle of our best txakoli.
Outside the oldest historical site, walking
If you like the markets, the first Saturday of through the Town Centre and the Ensanche OTHER AREAS
every month is the Almond Market, where area, you will find numerous shops selling
If you want to go shopping in a mall, go

shopping?
artisans have their workshops in the historic clothing and footwear, decoration, bookstores
town centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz. On the last to Boulevard (Zaramaga district), which
and establishments of centuries-old tradition
weekend of the month of September, the city’s has many shops, restaurants and multiplex
such as the bakeries (the sweets from Vitoria
Medieval Quarter recalls its great Medieval cinemas to spend a wonderful afternoon.
have been famous since the 18th century).
Market.
In the stalls of La Plaza de Abastos you will

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find the best food products (and you can enjoy
the gastrobar area) and just next door, in the
Plaza de Santa Bárbara, check out the fruit
and vegetable market stalls on Thursday and
Saturday mornings.
We recommend that before leaving Vitoria-
Gasteiz, make sure your suitcases include
some sweets, a deck of Fournier playing
cards, Basque ceramics and, of course, do
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 gastronomy?
Do you know about our

We are convinced that once in Vitoria-Gasteiz you will not be able to resist
gastronomy?

trying our traditional cuisine, the new Basque cuisine or our best pintxos.
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OUR PRODUCTS Don’t forget to accompany your meals with OUT FOR PINTXOS
a good glass of Rioja Alavesa wine or the
Álava’s cuisine is based on seasonal produce. You can’t leave Vitoria-Gasteiz without
Txakoli from Álava, a young white wine.
Among the most unique are the perretxikos trying its pintxos, miniature haute cuisine.
(St. George’s mushrooms) which are prepared WHERE TO EAT On Thursdays, the "pintxo-pote" is held
at the end of April for the San Prudencio in different areas of the city, an easy and
The good gastronomic dishes are made from
Festivities together with another dish which is economical way to soak up the poteo (wine
quality ingredients, the tradition of Basque
typical at this time of year, snails from Álava. drinking) atmosphere while tasting the typical
cuisine and the mastery of dedication at the
We also recommend that you try the Vitoria- pintxos in each establishment.
burners.
style green beans or the stuffed chards. And you The Great Pintxo Week in June and the
simply must try the exquisite Idiazabal cheese, Vitoria-Gasteiz obtained the National Capital
Ardoaraba Eno-Gastronomic Fair in
made from the Lacha breed of sheep’s milk. of Gastronomy award in 2014. It has an
December are first-rate gastronomical events
extraordinary range of high-quality, catering
For dessert, you can’t miss any of the specialities where you can enjoy the best snacks.
establishments of very different types: from

gastronomy?
of the celebrated confectionery from Vitoria,
the grills, with more traditional menus, to
such as the "goxua", the Gasteiz tart and
restaurants focused on making signature
the nougats, truffles and sweets.
cuisine, as well as the extraordinary pintxo
Añana salt, of exceptional quality, is produced bars where you can enjoy delicious snacks
in Valle Salado, from salt mines that are over anywhere in the city.
6,000 years old. There are guided tours to find
out about them and discover the secrets of this

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The opportunities available for fun from
dusk and into the early hours of the

tonight?
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ALMOND AREA Virgen Blanca, Plaza de España, Postas, San Live music
The historical town centre is marked by the Prudencio or Plaza de los Fueros offer a variety If you like music, there are several venues
medieval layout of its pedestrian streets, the of gastronomy, several terraces and bars. It is and establishments that programme concerts
charm of its lifelong taverns and the most also the area to continue walking though until every weekend. Find out more in the schedule
bustling atmosphere. you reach the old quarters. on the municipal website.
The best place for partaking in "txikiteo", a
common custom in the Basque Country which OTHER AREAS To get back home
involves drinking small amounts of wine Near the centre, you can have an afternoon On Fridays, Saturdays and the nights before
(txikitos) or beer (zuritos) standing up, with snack in the Plaza del Renacimiento and the public holidays, 5 bus lines run a night
the "kuadrilla", changing location every now district of Judizmendi, or the Sancho El Sabio service, known as "gautxoris".
and again and trying the pintxos that are on area and Avenida de Gasteiz. A little further They leave every 40 minutes until 6:00 a.m.
offer in most of the bars. on, the large districts of Lakua, Salburúa and The tram service ends at 11:00 p.m. except
Zabalgana have their own areas of bars and for during the La Blanca festivities, when their

out tonight?
CENTRAL AREA terraces where you can have a good time timetable is extended.
without leaving the centre.
If you want to begin in a quieter area, head
for the pedestrian area of the city centre:

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like to

sport?
If you enjoy sports even during your vacation, When the weather’s fine...
do some
this is your city. In fact, the sports facilities
In summer, you can use the municipal outdoor
are some of the most prominent hallmarks
swimming pools in Gamarra. And even
of Vitoria-Gasteiz. We have modern sports
though Vitoria-Gasteiz is not a city on the
facilities, a climbing wall, golf courses or skating
coast, we offer our ‘beaches’ on the Zadorra
rinks. You may also make use of several horse
reservoirs: Ullíbarri-Gamboa and Urrunaga.
ridding schools and a multi-adventure centre
(in Sobrón) or you may also go horse riding, They are surrounded by a greenway which
fly in hot air balloons or in light aircraft you can follow by bike or go hiking and have
(information at Vitoria-Gasteiz Tourist Office). enclosed bathing areas (with the blue flag)
in the parks of Landa and Garaio, where
During the year the Mendixur bird observatory is located.
There are also numerous areas where you
some sport?

Provided that they pay an entrance fee, non-

can do water sports, like sailing, canoeing
members are allowed to use the majority of
or windsurfing. The Ullíbarri Gamboa Sailing
municipal installations: civic centres and sports
Club organises courses in these disciplines.
complexes.
There are also several paddle, golf and ice skating
installations (in the BAKH, the Baskonia sports Ullibarri Gamboa
centre), running circuits around the whole city,
Would you like to do

bicycle rides through the green belt, including

night-time skating events through the city.
The surroundings of the city and the province
offer the best conditions for cycling in all of
its varieties: on the road, mountain biking and
gravel bike. Find out more about where you can
hire bikes at the Tourism Office.
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Would you like to

You have surely been struck by the large number of

gardens and parks in the city. More specifically, we
have planted over 115,000 trees of 285 different
species. We are also surrounded by a green belt,

for a walk?
where you can go walking, cycling or horse-riding.

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 Vitoria-Gasteiz occupies the leading position
in Europe in terms of consolidated green
areas. More than 150,000 trees and 70,000
bushes make the city a huge botanical garden.
As well as the parks in the centre of the city
included in the "Gardens Route" (pg. 34) the
new districts have extensive green areas:
Arriaga Park: which covers 190,000 square
metres, is configured around the Hermitage
of San Juan, in the Lakua district.
Judimendi Park: located in the old Jewish
cemetery that was given to the city by the
for a walk?

Jewish inhabitants of Vitoria-Gasteiz after

the expulsion in the 15th century.
San Martin Park: up to 11 different species
of conifers and more than 10,000 roses.
Aranbizkarra Park: with birches, beeches
and oaks.
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 Zadorra River Park is designed so that
THE GREEN BELT Zabalgana just four kilometres away you
you can take a long walk along the banks of
will find a natural gall-oak forest, meadows,
Countryside and city come harmoniously the Zadorra River. The archaeological site of
lagoons and small hills with spectacular views.
together in this green belt that surrounds the the Atxa town is in the Zadorra Atxa section,
city. It is made up of six very different parks, The Armentia forest with a variety of
indigenous settlement from the Iron Age (4th
equipped with rest areas and information fauna and flora, is an ecological corridor
and 3rd century BC) and a Roman military
points, that you can discover on foot or by that connects the urban area and the Vitoria
camp (1st century).
bycicle. We present them to you here: Mountains, a natural space covering 5,000
hectares. Ask at the Tourist Office for the Green
The Salburua wetlands. This treasured Routes map, with a map of the Green Belt
and fragile space is part of the European Olárizu offers you the possibility to visit the
and three selected routes: Salburua Park,
Natura 2000 Network of protected spaces. Botanical Garden and its live plant collection
Olárizu and Armentia.
It’s an ecosystem associated with the water "Arboretum of European Forests" and to climb
where many birds can be spotted and which is up to the cross on top of its hill to admire the city.

for a walk?
home to a herd of deer and species in danger The River Alegría Park covers eleven
of extinction, such as the agile frog and the hectares of land conditioned for walks along
European mink. Ataria, its interpretation the river banks (which flows into the Zadorra).
centre, offers guided tours and numerous
activities.

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 Do you have
more time? We recommend you some tourist getaways through the Álava
territory that will let you enjoy its natural parks, get to know its
cultural heritage and taste the wines and food from the region.
more time?
Do you have

52 Frank Gehry's Marqués de Riscal winery, in Elciego.

Vitoria - Gasteiz,
Capital of the
Basque Country

more time?
Country Spain
Autonomous Region Basque country
Province Álava
Location 42º 51’N 2º 41’W
Altitude 525 m
Distances 355 km to Madrid

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115 km to Burgos
62 km to Bilbao
Surface 276,81 km2
Foundation 1181
Population 253.697
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 IN AÑANA IN RIOJA ALAVESA IN THE ÁLAVA MOUNTAINS
This region offers some incredible places. You The cradle of great wines, you simply must You’ll be left breathless by the Sierra de Entzia
can’t miss out on visiting the Valle Salado discover some of the beautiful medieval towns and the Izki Natural Park, where you can find
de Añana, awarded Europa Nostra for the surrounded by vineyards, such as Laguardia the Public Golf Course and a Mountain
recuperation of heritage. Some salt mines that or Labraza, with its prized walls. Biking Centre. The park’s Interpretation
are over 6,500 years old, arranged in terraces The Wine Route is an activity that allows Centre is in the town of Corres.
and where the extraction of this cherished salt you to descend into medieval caves, many The Fish and Wine Route (GR-38) runs
is still done in an artisan way. Very nearby, you metres deep, or taste the most delicious through this area, an ideal itinerary for hiking
can see the best preserved fortified complex in wines in wineries and buildings designed by fans. Another option is to hire a bike in
Álava, the Varona tower house, in the region prestigious international architects, such as Antoñana and follow the old Basque-Navarrese
of Villanañe. Frank O. Gehry, Santiago Calatrava or Philippe railway line, which is now a greenway. You’ll
Familiarising yourself with the Valderejo Mazières. also come across Romanesque hermitages
Natural Park, taking a stroll through the and medieval towns, such as Antoñana, Santa
Santa Catalina Botanical Gardens (located Cruz de Campezo or Peñacerrada-Urizaharra.
more time?

in the ruins of the old convent) or stopping off

at the Roman city of Iruña-Veleia are other
interesting proposals.

Marquínez
Marqués del Riscal Winery. Elciego.
Salt Valley
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 IN GORBEIALDEA IN AYALA IN THE PLAINS
The mythical summit of Basque mountaineering In the heart of the valley of Ayala, with its Very close to Vitoria-Gasteiz, you can be
awaits you here; the Gorbea Mountain soft slopes and pastures, you can visit the transported back to the Middle Ages by visiting
and its natural park. You can visit the park’s monumental site of Quejana (palace, church the Estibaliz Monastery (12th century), a
interpretation centre in Sarria and in Murguia and fortified monastery) and the medieval Romanesque jewel from the Basque Country,
the Honey Museum, a famous product of the town of Artziniega with its Renaissance which is home to a medieval sculpture of the
area. tower and ethnographic museum. Virgin of Estibaliz, Patron Saint of Álava. Or
Climb up to the Santuario de Oro and look To the north of the valley, Sierra Salvada is an the mural paintings of the Romanesque
out over the splendid scenery. And, very nearby, idyllic setting, with panoramic views, where churches of Gazeo and Alaiza.
in Gujuli, you can see an impressive waterfall you can look over the Salto del Nervión, a The walled town of Salvatierra-Agurain
with a slope of over 100 metres. 222-metre waterfall, the highest in the whole preserves its medieval essence in the layout
The Zadorra reservoirs and the valley peninsula. It is also a privileged location of its streets, its wall and its Gothic churches
of Aramaio, our "little Switzerland", are for bird watching, with species such as the of San Juan and Santa María. If you prefer
Egyptian vulture, the peregrine falcon or the prehistory, visit the megalithic dolmen of

more time?
just a few of the other landscapes of great
natural beauty in Zuia. Also, Aramaio is home griffon vulture.You simply must try txakolí Sorginetxe (Casa de la Bruja) from the year
to hamlets that are an example of traditional from Álava, a smooth and fruity wine which 2,500 BC or that of Aizkomendi, in Eguilaz.
architecture. is another of the valley’s treasures.

Gaceo
Quejana
Urrunaga Reservoir

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 What you
need If this is your first visit to Vitoria-Gasteiz, here is BANKS

to know
some practical information about our standard Opening hours for the public at banks and
timetables and other information that might savings banks are from 08:30 to 14:00.
be of interest. On Saturdays and Sundays are closed.

OFFICES
OPENING HOURS The most common working hours from 9:00
to 13:00 / 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
MEALS On Saturdays most businesses and offices
Breakfast: from 08:00 to 12:00. are closed.
Lunch: from 13:00 to 15:30. Usually, official centres are only open to the
public in the morning (from 8:30 to 14:30).
need to know

Dinner: from 20:00 to 23:00.

SHOPS TOURIST OFFICE

October to June:
Shops open from 10:00 to 13:30 and from
• From Monday to Saturday: from 9:30 to
17:00 to 20:00.
18:30.
Many shops open on Saturdays. • Sundays and public holidays: from 10:00
Department stores and shopping centres do to 14:00
not close for lunch and open from 9:30 to July, August and September:
21:30 (including Saturdays). • From Monday to Sunday: from 9:30 to
What you

On Sundays all shops are closed including 19:30.

department stores.

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Virgen Blanca Square
 HERITAGE Fine Arts Museum Casa de la Dehesa de Olárizu
Palacio Augustin-Zulueta Casa de la Dehesa de Olárizu
Practical Main cultural facilities Paseo de Fray Francisco, 8 Tel. 945 162 696

guide
Tel. 945 181 918
Teatro Principal Antzokia Gamarra Sports Complex
San Prudencio, 29 Sacred Art Museum Barrachi, 39 A
Tel. 945 161 045 Concatedral de María Inmaculada Tel. 945 161 528
www.vitoria-gasteiz.org Monseñor Cadena y Eleta, s/n www.vitoria-gasteiz.org
Tel. 945 150 631
Montehermoso Culture Centre Mendizorrotza Sports Complex
Fray Zacarías Martínez,2 Arms Museum José Luis Compañón, 1
Tel. 945 161 830 Paseo de Fray Francisco, 3 Tel. 945 161 068 / 945 161 081
www.montehermoso.net Tel. 945 181 925 www.vitoria-gasteiz.org
Santa Maria Cathedral Natural History Museum Mendijur Bird Observatory
"Una catedral por descubrir" Siervas de Jesús, 24 Tel. 695 782 498
Visitas guiadas. Cuchillería, 95 Tel. 945 181 924 www.alavaturismo.eus
Tel. 945 255 135
Lantern Museum Baskonia-Bakh
www.catedralvitoria.eus
Zapatería, 35 Sports City –Ice Rink
Europa Congress Palace Tel. 945 277 077 Paseo de la Biosfera, 2
Avenida Gasteiz, 85 Tel. 945 202 831
Memorial Centre for Victims of
Tel. 945 161 520 www.bakh.es
Terrorism
www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/congresses
Lehendakari Agirre, 2 Urban Golf Vitoria-Gastei
Tel. 945 198 130 Camino de Santa Teresa, 1
Museums
Tel. 619 411 004 / 650 803 991
ARTIUM, Basque Centre-Museum Further information:
guide

Izki Golf Complex

of Contemporary Art www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/tourism
Campo de Golf de Urturi
BIBAT. Arkeologia, Fournier

Francia, 24
C/ Arriba S/N. Urturi
Tel. 945 209 000 SPORTS AND NATURE
Tel. 945 378 262 (Urturi)
de Naipes Museoa

www.artium.eus
Ataria Tel. 945 403 366 (Lagrán)
Practical

BIBAT. Archeology, Fournier Paseo de la Biosfera, 4 www.izkigolf.eus

Playing Card Museum Tel. 945 254 759
Cuchillería, 54 www.ataria.es
58 Tel. 945 203 707
Sobrón Multi Adventure Centre BALLARIN KASKAGORRI ZABALA
Carretera A-4324 (Sobrón) Herrería, 8 Plaza del Matxete, 6 Mateo B. de Moraza, 9
Tel. 945 359 016 Tel. 945 212 021 Tel. 945 149 263 Tel. 945 230 009
www.aventurasobron.com
BARRÓN KOBATXA
City Centre and adjacent area
“Salt Valley” Pintorería, 2 Mateo B. de Moraza, 21
Guided tours to Salt Valley. Tel. 945 124 560 Tel. 945 130 791 TGB: THE GOOD BURGER
Tel. 945 351 111 Postas, 15
CASA VIEJA – ETXE ZAHARRA LA MALQUERIDA
www.vallesalado.com Tel. 945 773 798
Txikita, 6 Correría, 10
Gaubela skaters Tel. 945 146 565 Tel. 945 257 068 ALDAMA 1885
Association EL 7 Postas, 20
LA PINTOZZERIA
Calle Panamá ,14 A Cuchillería, 3 Tel. 945 231 252
Pintorería, 1
Tel. 667 325 765 Tel. 945 272 298 ANDERE
Tel. 945 124 390
www.gaubela.org Gorbea, 8
EL PORTALÓN LA RIOJANA Tel. 945 214 930
GASTRONOMY Correría, 151 Cuchillería, 33
Tel. 945 142 755 Tel. 945 250 239 ARABA
Restaurants in the city Avenida de los Huetos, 17
EL TABANCO LE BASQUE Tel. 945 222 669
ZALDIARAN Correría, 46 Plaza del Matxete 2, bajo
(1 sol Repsol) Tel. 945 202 842 Tel. 945 415 603 ARIMENDI
Avda. Gasteiz, 21 (Jardines de Uleta Suites****)
EL TULIPÁN DE ORO QUERIDA MARÍA
Tel. 945 134 822 Uleta, 1
Correría, 157 Plaza Santa María, 2 Tel. 945 133 131
Tel. 945 097 856 Tel. 945 205 659
Medieval Quarter ASADOR ORIO
ERKIAGA ROSI

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ARKUPE Felicia Olave, 3 B
Herrería, 38 Cantón de la Soledad / Esquina
Mateo B. de Moraza, 13 Tel. 945 148 300
Tel. 945 276 508 Herrería
Tel. 945 230 080 AUPA! FOOD & LIFE
JANGO TABERNA Tel. 945 250 248
ASADOR MATXETE Ricardo Buesa, 4
Cuchillería, 26 TOLOÑO

Practical
Plaza del Matxete Tel. 945 062 762
Tel. 945 120 573 Cuesta de San Francisco, 7
Tel. 945 131 821
Tel. 945 233 336

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 BAR RESTAURANTE CHAPOO DEPORTIVO ALAVÉS EL RINCÓN DE LUIS MARI KOBIJO
Avda. de Gasteiz, 28 Plaza de España, 11 Rioja, 14 Dato, 25
Tel. 945 13 09 81 Tel. 945 233 911 Tel. 945 250 127 Tel. 945 09 51 58
BERENJENAL DESLORIAN GARDOKI KOTARRO
San Prudencio,11 Adriano VI, 15 Angulema, 4 Sancho el Sabio, 11
Tel. 945 212 255 Tel. 945 223 134 Tel. 945 285 475 Tel. 945 132 297
BERICUS DOLOMITI PIZZERÍA GOIKO GRILL KROMATIKO
Portal de Castilla,59 Ramón y Cajal, 1 Ortiz de Zárate, 3 Beato Tomás de Zumárraga, 2
Tel. 945 102 004 Tel. 945 233 426 Tel. 945 959 836 Tel. 639 476 066
BODEGUILLA LANCIEGO EL CHISPIAL GURE TXOKO LA BILBAÍNA
Olaguíbel, 60 Pintor Teodoro Doublang, 9-11 Errekatxiki, 3 Prudencio María Verástegui, 2
Tel. 945 250 073 Tel. 945 247 223 Tel. 945 042 296 Tel. 945 254 400
CAFÉ PLAZA EL CLARETE HARRIA LA ESCOTILLA
Plaza España, 8 Cercas Bajas, 18 Independencia, 14 San Prudencio, 5
Tel. 698 927 773 Tel. 945 263 874 Tel. 945 232 225 Tel. 945 002 627
CASA DE LOCOS EL 2 ITXAS BERRI LA REGADERA
San Antonio, 3 Manuel Iradier 37-39 Galicia, 7 Dato, 41
Tel. 675 966 544 Tel. 945 279 275 Tel. 945 285 367 Tel. 945 149 451
CONDE DE ÁLAVA EL GALLINERO KANIJO LA MAFIA SE SIENTA
Cruz Blanca, 8 Iruraiz-Gauna, 1 Bastiturri, 2 A LA MESA
Tel. 945 225 040 Tel. 945 210 024 Tel. 945 309 049 Avenida Gasteiz, 17
Tel. 945 131 195
CUBE - ARTIUM EL MESÓN KEA BASQUE FINE FOOD
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Francia, 24 Ortiz de Zárate, 5 San Prudencio, 21 LA PEPITA BURGUER

Tel. 945 203 728 Tel. 945 146 191 Tel. 945 212 838 Madre Vedruna, 10
Tel. 945 000 099
DA VINCI EL PARLAMENTO KLANDESTINO
Manuel Iradier, 48 Prado, 28 Pio XII, 16 LA TAGLIATELLA
Practical

Tel. 945 250 458 Tel. 945 271 465 Tel. 945 369 556 Sancho El Sabio, 1
Tel. 945 130 340

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LA VIÑA PREGÓN SAGARTOKI
Rioja, 24 Plaza de la Provincia, 1 Bar Restaurante
Tel. 945 204 393 Tel. 945 261 260 Prado, 18
LA POSADA DEL DUENDE PUERTA GRANDE BERRIA Tel. 945 288 676
Santiago, 44 Plaza del Renacimiento, 1 SENDA BERRIA
Tel. 945 287 931 Tel. 945 308 640 Paseo de la Senda, 1
MAITE ENEA QUÉ CAÑA! Tel. 945 231 007
Olaguíbel, 66 Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, 9 SIBARIAN
Tel. 945 120 440 Avenida Judimendi, 4
RESTAURANTE QUEJANA
MANO LENTA (NH CANCILLER AYALA ****) Tél. 945 120 593
Pintor Tomás Alfaro, 11 Ramón y Cajal, 5 SUKALKI
Tel. 945 012 277 Tel. 945 130 000 Florida, 37
MARAÑÓN RESTAURANTE Tel. 945 279 654
Olaguíbel, 21 VIRGEN BLANCA TABERNA CAREY
Tel. 945 250 576 Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, 2 Pintor Díaz de Olano, 13
Tel. 945 286 199 Tel. 632 477 398
MESA
Chile, 1 RESTAURANTE VITORIA THE BOST
Tel. 945 228 494 (Silken Ciudad de Vitoria ****) Florida, 5
Portal de Castilla, 8 Tel. 945 131 248
MUSKARI
Tel. 945 141 100
Doce de Octubre, 12 TXIMISO
Tel. 945 281 161 RYDER CUP Manuel Iradier, 8
Pintor Teodoro Doublang, 45 - 47 Tel. 945 148 338
OLÁRIZU

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Tel. 945 146 328
Beato Tomás de Zumárraga, 54 VINTAGE BAR DE VINOS
Tel. 945 217 500 SABURDI Ramiro de Maeztu, 5 bajo
Dato, 32 Tel. 945 132 993
PERRETXICO
Tel. 945 147 016
San Antonio, 3

Practical
XIXILU
Tel. 945 137 221 Plaza Amárica, 2
Tel. 945 230 068

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 CAR RENTALS GAURSA Passports and visas AMERICAN EXPRESS
Portal de Gamarra, 46 A-B Tel. 945 209 500 ext. 249 Tel. 900 814 500
Car rentals with driver Tel. 618 881 242
Road information 4B
ALQUILA SERCOLUX HERTZ Tel. 011 Tel. 913 626 200 / 902 114 400
(Limousine with driver) Bus station. Main lobby
Postal services information
Portal de Gamarra, 11 Plaza Euskaltzaindia, s/n
Tel. 902 197 197 HOSPITALS
Pabellón 3 Tel. 945 265 590
Tel. 945 276 969 / 629 468 800 www.hertz.es Friends of the Way of Txagorritxu Hospital
www.sercolux.com If you wish to make a reservation, Saint James Association José Atxotegi, s/n
please call Tel. 902 402 405 Zapatería, 85 Tel. 945 007 000
BIDASOA / AGUIRRE & BENGOA Tel. 945 144 794
Escoriatza, 3-5 JUST DRIVE Santiago Hospital
Tuesday and Thursday from
Tel. 945 279 011 / 615 704 809 Alto de Armentia, 23 Avenida Santiago, s/n
18:30 to 20:30h.
Tel. 945 214 983 Tel. 945 007 600
Car rentals without driver NATIONAL ENTERPRISE
EMERGENCY SERVICES
ALQUIBER Portal de Betoño, 11 CHEMISTS
Paduleta, 17 Pabellon Federico Anda S.O.S. DEIAK, BASQUE POLICE
Duty chemist information
Tel. 945 030 095 www.enterprise.es AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Tel. 945 230 721 / 945 232 538
Tel. 112
AVIS www.cofalava.org (Official Chemist
Taxi MUNICIPAL POLICE Association of Álava)
Tarragona 8, edificio Gran Hotel Lakua
Tel. 945 244 612 Radiotaxi Tel. 092
Duty chemist (night)
www.avis.es Tel. 945 273 500 ROAD ASSISTANCE From 22:00 to 09:00h.
www.rtaxigasteiz.com Tel. 945 281 020 López de Heredia. Ortíz de Zárate, 22
A-RENTAL
Portal de Arriaga, 64 Grupo Celedón Tel. 945 258 002
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Tel. 945 284 983 Tel. 945 272 000 CREDIT CARDS Virgen Blanca Pharmacy
www.a-rental.es www.grupoceledon.com Open 365 days a year from 9:00 am
VISA
EUROPCAR to 10:00 pm.
Tel. 900 991 124
Postas, 6
Practical

Adriano VI, 29 USEFUL TELEPHONES

Tel. 945 200 433 SERVIRED Tel. 945 231 151
Citizen information service: Tel. 902 192 100
www.europcar.es
Tel. 010
If calling from outside the city:
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TRANSPORT Arziniega Tourist Office Cuadrilla de Salvatierra Tourist
Museo Etnográfico Office
VITORIA-GASTEIZ AIRPORT (VIT)
Arteko Aldapa 12 Mayor, 8
Tel. 945 163 500
[email protected] Tel. 945 302 931
Tel. AENA: 913 211 000
www.aiaraldea.org [email protected]
www.via-vitoria-airport.com
www.arabakolautada.eus
Valdegovía Tourist Office
TRAIN INFORMATION
Arquitecto Jesús Guinea, 46 Murguia Tourist Office
Tel. 912 320 320
Tel. 945 353 040 Domingo de Sautu, s/n
TRAM INFORMATION [email protected] Tel. 945 430 440
Tel. 945 135 554 www.valdegovia.com [email protected]
www.gorbeialdekokuadrilla.eus
BUS INFORMATION Montaña Alavesa Tourist Office
Tel. 945 161 666 Centro de Interpretación del Vasco Añana Tourist Office
Navarro. Antoñana Plaza Miguel Díaz de Tuesta s/n
WINE ROUTE RIOJA ALAVESA
Tel. 945 410 577 Salinas de Añana
Tel. 945 600 710 arbakomendialdea@arabakomen- Tel. 945 351 386
[email protected] dialdea.eus www.ananaturismo.com
www.rutadelvinoderiojaalavesa.com www.arabakomendialdea.eus [email protected]
Labastida Tourist Office
TOURIST OFFICES Plaza de la Paz, 1 Llodio Tourist Office
Tel. 945 331 015 Topa!Laudio!Gune
Vitoria-Gasteiz Municipal [email protected] Avenida Zumalacarregi, 34
Tourist Office www.labastida-bastida.org Tel. 944 034 930
Plaza de España, 1 topalaudio.eus / [email protected]
Laguardia Tourist Office
Tel. 945 161 598

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Mayor, 52
[email protected]
Tel. 945 600 845
www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo
[email protected]
Amurrio Tourist Office www.laguardia-alava.com
Alday, 3

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Elciego Tourist Office
Tel. 945 393 704

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‘Casa de los Maestros’. Norte, 26

Medieval Marke
[email protected]
Tel. 945 606 632
www.amurrioturismo.com
[email protected]
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 ACCOMMODATION NH Canciller Ayala **** Abba Jazz Vitoria ***
NEAR THE CITY Ramón y Cajal, 5 Florida, 7
Tel. 945 130 000 Tel. 945 101 346
Rural Accommodation
www.nh-hoteles.es www.abbajazzvitoriahotel.com
Las casas de Amárita HVI00001 HVI00403

Amárita, 21 B Boulevard H **** Palacio de Elorriaga ***

Tel. 945 299 956 Zaramaga, 3 Elorriaga, 15
www.amarita.net Tel. 945 180 400 Tel. 945 263 616
TVI00003
www.sercotelhoteles.com/ho- www.hotelpalaciodeelorriaga.com
Abaienea tel-boulevard-vitoria HVI00369

Ariñez, 30 HVI00391
Hotel Gobeo Park ***
Tel. 945 290 640 Hotel Jardines de Avenida de los Huetos, 48
www.abaienea.es Uleta Suites **** Tel. 945 199 000
KVI00047
Uleta, 1 www.gobeopark.com
Los Huetos Tel. 945 133 131 HVI00386

Hueto-Arriba, 34 www.jardinesdeuleta.com Araba ***

Tel. 649 470 473 HVI00398
Avenida de los Huetos, 17
www.casaruralloshuetos.es Parador Argómaniz **** Tel. 945 222 669
XVI00046
Autovía A-1 Madrid-Irun, Km. 363 www.hotelaraba.com
ACCOMMODATION 01192 Argómaniz HVI00400
Tel. 945 293 200 Hotel Centro Vitoria **
Hotels
www.parador.es/es/paradores/ General Álava, 11, pasaje
Gran Hotel Lakua ***** parador-de-argomaniz Tel. 945 138 245
Tarragona, 8 HVI00301 www.hotelcentrovitoria.com
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Tel. 945 181 000 AC General Álava *** HVI00101

www.granhotellakua.com Avenida de Gasteiz, 79 Dato 28 **
HVI00382
Tel. 945 215 000 Dato, 28
Silken Ciudad de Vitoria **** www.achoteles.com Tel. 945 147 230
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Portal de Castilla, 8 HVI00093 www.hoteldato.com

HVI00331
Tel. 945 141 100 Holiday Inn Express ***
www.silken-ciudadvitoria.com Paduleta, 59
HVI00344
Tel. 945 194 400 | www.ihg.com
64 HVI00394
Hotel ARTS Gasteiz ** Líbere HA** Gorbea * Ibaiondo I y II
Colegio San Prudencio, 2 Avenida Gasteiz, 45 Teodoro González de Zárate, 50 Duque de Wellington, 52 A
Tel. 945 251 700 Tel. 945 880 015 Tel. 945 144 926 Tel. 619 371 454
www.hotelarts-gasteizcentro.com www.staylibere.com/es/aparta- www.hotelgorbea.com TVI00007/TV100006
HVI00213 hoteles/libere-vitoria/ HVI00341
Irenaz
HVI00415
Hotel El Coto ** Hotel Barrachi * Hondarribia, 1 (con Duque de
Principal, 7 (Lermanda) Barrachi, 6 Wellington)
Tel. 945 291 252 Nirea Hotel** Tel. 945 273 200 Tel. 945 104 104 | www.irenaz.com
www.hotelcoto.es Dato, 25 www.hotelbarrachi.es TVI00012
HVI00392 Tel: 945 671 067 HVI00350
www.nireahotel.com 34 La Casa de Santa María lofts
Duque de Wellington **
HVI 00418 Santa María, 5
Duque de Wellington, 14 Charming guest-house
Tel. 945 151 259
Tel. 945 175 707 Hotel VAS ** La Casa de los Arquillos www.lacasadesantamaria.com
HVI00377 Rioja, 11 Los Arquillos, 1-2 TVI00018
Tel. 945 291 060 Tel. 945 151 259
Eire Apartahotel HA** www.hotelvasvitoria.com 35 Milenio
www.lacasadelosarquillos.com
Aranzabal, 4 bis. HVI00238 HVI00390 Pamplona-Iruña, 23
Tel. 621 261 669 Tel. 945 175 866
La Bilbaína *
www.eireapartahotel.com Apartaments www.apartamentossanfermin.com
HVI00417
Prudencio María Verástegui, 2 TVI00002
Tel. 945 254 400 Diván
Jardines de Aristi HA ** www.labilbaina.es Duque de Wellington, 25 36 Apartamentos San Fermín
Portal de Zurbano, 2 HVI00146 Tel. 945 102 021 Pamplona 45 Bis
Tel. 945 205 478 www.apartamentosdivan.com Tel. 945 175 866
www.jardinesdearisti.com Hotel Hito **
TVI00020 www.apartamentossanfermin.com
HVI00399 Florida, 11 TVI00001

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Tel. 945 130 506 Dreampark
Kora Green City ** www.hotelhito.com Avenida Bruselas, 8 Hostels
Plaza del Renacimiento,12
HVI00347 Tel. 945 334 205 / 619 371 454
37 Albergue de la Catedral
Tel. 945 215 333 Ruta de Europa www.apartamentosdreampark.com
TVI00009 Cuchillería, 87

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www.koragreencity.com Ctra. N-1, Km. 341 Tel. 945 275 955
HVI00419 Subijana de Álava www.alberguecatedral.com
Tel. 945 361 416
www.hotelrutadeeuropa.com
HVI00352 65
 Tourist office Europa Congress Palace
Bus station Montehermoso Cultural Centre
Railway station Villa Suso Palace
Tram Principal Theatre

BEI Santa María Cathedral

Airport ARTIUM Centre-Museum

Bibat Museum
Taxi rank
Natural History Museum
Indoor car park
Fine Arts Museum
Outdoor car park
Arms Museum
Medieval Quarter
(Declared national monument in 1997) Sacred Art Museum
OTA (limited time parking) Lantern Museum
Hotel references on page 64 Álava Provincial Archive
Vitoria-Gasteiz Municipal Archive
University Building
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Sancho el Sabio Foundation

House of Culture-Library
Mendizorrotza Sports Centre
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Salburura Wetlands
20 Memorial Centre for Victims
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t. 945 161 598
[email protected]
www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/tourism

@turismo_vitoria

@turismovitoria

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