Vitoria Gasteiz: European Green Capital 2012


Visit the Basque Country, will allow you to enjoy a lot of things: its historical legacy, the world-famous Basque cuisine, its beautiful architecture, etc. Although the whole of northern Spain turns green due to abundant rains, one city that proudly bears the name of green city is Álava. Vitoria Gasteiz It is the capital of Álava.

This is one city old founded in 1181 and which next year will be the European Green Capital, because it has a rural environment of exceptional appeal for nature lovers. The city is made up of old streets, which make up the historic helmet. One of its main monuments is the Cathedral of Santa María, also called the Old Cathedral. It is a 14th century Gothic monument that has paintings by Rubens and Van Dyck inside. It was the inspiration of Ken Follet in "The Pillars of the Earth".


But equally interesting are the New Cathedral, Church of San Pedro Apóstol, San Vicente Mártir, San Miguel Arcángel and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Estibaliz. You must visit the Medieval Wall, Casa del Cordón, Palacio Montehermoso, Los Arquillos and the Square of the White Virgin.

Do not miss the Vitoria Gasteiz cultural city, visiting its Artium museum, the Fournier Playing Card Museum and the Armory Museum. And as you visit the city, take advantage of the tourist tour called Green Belt to get a closer look at why Vitoria Gasteiz has earned the name European Green Capital 2012. Enjoy the night in Alava on Calle Gorbea or Calle San Prudencio, with music, pintxos and fun in general.

Vitoria-Gasteiz - European Green Capital 2012 (March 2024)


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