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Tolosa Travel Guide
Tolosa is situated 26 kilometres away from San Sebastian
Tolosa is situated 26 kilometres away from San Sebastian on the N-1 road, at the meeting point of two main road towards Pamplona-Iruña and Madrid. It was the capital of Gipuzkoa between 1844 and 1854 and its historical centre is one of the largest in the province with an abundance of distinguished public buildings, such as the Baroque Palace (17th century), the Basque Gothic Parish Church of Santa Maria (16th century) and the Santa Clara Convent. Major attractions include the Shrove...
Segura Travel Guide
A 13th century medieval town whose historical centre has been declared a Monumental Heritage Site
A 13th century medieval town whose historical centre has been declared a Monumental Heritage Site. Its former medieval charm is preserved throughout the town which is home to some distinguised palaces: Guevara (15th century), Ardixarra (16th century) and Lardizabal (18th century) which is now the Town Hall. Other interesting buildings include Our Lady of the Assumption Church dating from the 16th century in a Basque Gothic style.
Onati Travel Guide
Some of the most importan Renaissance buildings in the Basque Country
Onati is the most aristocratic and monumental town in Gipuzkoa for the artistic grandeur and architectural wealth of its buildings. The town is a real jewel set at foot of Mount Alona (1298 m) in the foothills of Aizkorri Massif. Its many buildings include the 16th century Parish Church of San Miguel with its Flamboyant Gothic cloister, Plateresque altarpiece and mausoleum by Rodrigo Mercado de Zuazola, founder of the first university. The Sancti Spiritu University (1540) is one of the most...
Gernika Travel Guide
Symbol of Basque rights and peace
Symbol of Basque rights and peace, Gernika-Lumo has many attractive sports that are necessary to visit. Located in Busturialdea region, in the historical territory of Bizkaia, the village is home to an exceptional architectural heritage and a perfect starting point for day trips to Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, an exceptional place formed by wide sandy areas.We'll start the visit in plaza de Los Fueros Square, with the presence of the statue of Don Tello, founder of the village in 1366. Located in...
Orduna Travel Guide
In 1997 its Old Town was declared historical-monumental complex
Located at the foot of Salvada Mountain Range, 40 kilometres from Bilbao, Orduna (Basque: Urduna) is the only settlement in Bizkaia owning the title of city.In 1997 its Old Town was declared historical-monumental complex. There we will visit several interesting buildings such as the gothic church of Santa Maria (15th century), the baroque church of Sagrada Familia or the sanctuary of Nuestra Señora La Antigua, which keeps an image of the city's patron saint.In Orduna we can also visit...
Bermeo Travel Guide
One of the main ports in the historical territory
Bermeo is located on the seaside, in the Busturialdea region. It is one of the main ports in the historical territory. Placed on the foothills of Sollube Mountain, its coastline presents many cliffs and rocks such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Aketx and Izaro islands. There are some inlets too, as the one formed by Matxitxako cape. The municipality has a peculiar charm and personality. Moreover, we'll have the opportunity of visiting its abundant cultural heritage. We'll begin with...
Ondarroa Travel Guide
The old quarter is a very charming spot
Bathed by the Bay of Biscay, Ondarroa is located on the estuary of the river Artibai, on a rugged area. Situated on the eastern area of the coast of Bizkaia, the zone is dominated by the Peña del Fraile, which protects the seaside area. Apart from the urban area, the municipality has two neighbourhoods called Rentería and Gorozika, which possess sociologic and culture peculiarities very common among Basque ports. Nowadays it is the new bridge Itsasaurre, designed by the architect...
Markina Travel Guide
Located in the historical territory of Bizkaia
Markina-Xemein is located in the historical territory of Bizkaia, just where Artibai and Urko rivers meet. Kalamua (768 m), Akarregi (434 m) or Baldaburu (468 M) Mountains surround the municipality. Since Zenarruza und La Puebla de Bolibar separated from the municipality in 2005, the town, founded about the middle of the 14th century, consists of two villages: Markina and Xemein. The village's centre still maintains its medieval layout and offers a vast heritage display. We can visit the...
Durango Travel Guide
Strategically located in the middle of the Basque Autonomous Region
The municipality belongs to the Duranguesado region and is strategically located in the middle of the Basque Autonomous Region. The river Ibaizabal flows through the municipality, close to the Urkiola Natural Park, a special natural space for nice walks and the possibility to climb up the Anboto Mountain (1,331m), Alluitz (1,040m) and Mugarra (964m). Durango presents different historic buildings that form its cultural heritage. Among religious architecture, there are two important buildings to...
Bakio Travel Guide
Bakio is located in the historical territory of Bizkaia
Bakio is located in the historical territory of Bizkaia, in Uribe region and is placed just between Mungia and Bermeo. Burgoa, Garbola and Jata mountains surround the municipality that, at the same time, hosts Zarraga River and Ondarra brook. With regards to religious architecture, weýd like to mention the parish church of Santa María de la Asunción and the parish church of Andra Mari, of Gothic style and placed on the foothill of Jata Mountain. Likewise, Santa...
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