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Plaza de España, 1 t. 945 16 15 98 f. 945 16 11 05 [email protected] www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/tourism turismo_vitoria Visitor’s turismovitoria GUIDE Certifications: Contributors: A small destination with Giant possibilities Published by: Congress and Tourism board. Employment and Sustainable Economic Development Department. Texts: Arbat, Miguel de Andrés. Design and layout: Line Recta, Creative Dream. Translated by: Traductores-Intérpretes GDS, S.L. Photographs: Erredehierro, Daniel Llano, Quintas fotógrafos, Javier Agote. Sinestesia Studios, Iosu Izarra, Creative dream, Jaizki Fontaneda. Printed by: Héctor Soluciones Gráficas. Edition: 8. Date: 3/2019 Welcome to Contents Vitoria-Gasteiz. We would like to do everything possible to festivals and shows for all tastes (from A bit of history 04 make your stay exceed you expectations. magicians and puppeteers to jazz or rock How to move around Vitoria-Gasteiz? 08 An almost thousand-year-old city that still music). preserves much of its medieval layout, with Discover the city 12 its peculiar almond shape and the remais of Allow me to offer you the most exquisite dishes Have you come with children? 40 its walls, awaits you. You will find a medieval that the gastronomy of Álava has to offer, Vitoria-Gasteiz, but one that is also Gothic, sophisticated recipes of the so-called new Would you like to go shopping? 42 Renaissance, neoclassical and modern. Basque cuisine and our famous pintxos. A Our cuisine 44 tip, everything will taste better if accompanied Would you like to go out tonight? 46 Vitoria-Gasteiz holds the sustainable tourism with a good wine from the Rioja Alavesa certification Biosphere, with the widest vineyards or a glass of txakoli. And do not fail Would you like to do some sport? 48 international recognition. They say that to taste our sweets, mainly chocolates, jams and Would you like to go for a walk? 49 Vitoria-Gasteiz is amazing “by nature” and marmalades, which have enjoyed an excellent you will discover that those who state this reputation since the eighteenth century. Do you have more time? 52 are right. At present we enjoy over 42 square What you need to know 56 meters of green space per person, which And if you have a bit more time, we also makes us the European city with the greatest recommend a few trips to the surrounding What do you need? 58 expanse of consolidated parkland. areas where you may encounter a valley of Map 67 salt, contemplate a waterfall or visit medieval The Basque capital offers almost fifty kilometres wine cellars. of lanes for walking, cycling, bird watching, deer watching or horse riding. We shall not delay you any longer. The city is at your feet. In addition, we have prepared a wide-ranging activity programme feature live concerts, Discover it. A bit of Medieval Origins From the Fifteenth to the Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city that is almost a Eighteenth Century thousand years old. It was founded in 1811 by King Sancho VI of Navarre, who conquered Although neither the population nor the the small village of Gasteiz and decided to urban fabric underwent substantial changes history call it Nueva Victoria (New Victoria). between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, the construction of new buildings But only 19 years later, the city fell into the by members of the Court of Charles V (such hands of King Alfonso VIII of Castile. The as the mansions of Montehermoso, Villasuso new king extended the city by adding three or Escoriaza-Esquivel) and the building of new streets to the west of the hill (Correría, new convents provided the city with a more Zapatería and Herrería). In 1202 a terrible fire monumental aspect. practically destroyed the entire town. Vitoria suffered another terrible fire in 1443 In 1256 Alfonso X added another three streets that destroyed the western part of the city. on the opposite side of the hill: la Cuchillería, la Since then an order was given to build new Pintorería and la Judería. houses in stone and adobe (instead of wood) and the paving of the streets was decreed. The city quickly rose to prosperity because for a long time, the shortest route between In 1492 the expulsion of the Jews had a the Court of Castile and Northern negative impact which led to a long period of decline. The economic crisis continued well tory... Europe passed through Vitoria. It even into the eighteenth century. is had a customs office. According to the h illustrated Valentin de Foronda, the city was the “warehouse from which almost all European nations received their supplies” in the middle of the 18th century. A bit of 04 The Nineteenth Century The Twentieth Century The century began at war against France. The first modern factories appeared at the The “Battle of Vitoria” during which Napoleon turn of the century. The industrial sector in had to flee Spain after the defeat of his Vitoria changed radically between 1956 and army took place at the gates of the city on 1975 when 1700 new businesses opened 21 July 1813. in the city. Most were small family-owned machining workshops that survived thanks From this century, we should also note the to leading multinationals, such as Mercedes transfer of the customs from Vitoria to the Benz (1954) and Michelin (1966). coast (in 1841), which dealt a heavy blow to the local economy. However, the city Between 1950 and 1975, the city tripled its mitigated the effects by developing a tertiary population and new neighbourhoods emerged. sector (services). In 1980 Vitoria-Gasteiz was chosen as the The symbol of this new era was the opening capital of the Basque Country by the Basque of the Bank of Vitoria (1864) and the arrival Parliament. of the railway line (Madrid-Irun). The Twenty-First Century During the 19th century, the city also became a major cultural centre. With the opening of The Vitoria-Gasteiz of the 21st century the Ateneo in 1866 and the Free University is characterised by being ‘green’ and in 1869, various literary and artistic groups ‘sustainable’ and was thus awarded the tory... flourished. ‘European Green Capital 2012’ award is from the European Union. h The city is also consolidated as one of the top three Spanish cities with the best quality of A bit of life. Vitoria-Gasteiz today could be defined as 05 a city that has been ‘designed to live in’. 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 the absence of of “city”. cemetery, the Judizmendi created by the Friends of the Sancho VII El Fuerte. field, to the council. Country, promoted by the Earl tory... of Peñaflorida. is h A bit of 06 Napoleon’s armies were Basque Parliament defeated at the Battle of Vitoria. Beethoven composed an orchestral piece to commemorate this occasion. VG was chosen as City sustainability model VG is awarded the capital of the at European level. ‘European Green Basque Country Capital 2012’ by the Basque award. Parliament. 1813 1905 1980 1982 1996 2005 2012 2016 The Liga Foral (Provincial “Europa Nostra” The UN invited the city to Obtain the Sustainable League) was created to Award to the attend the Green Cities Tourism Destination defend the city’s regime rehabilitation of the Declaration. Certificate from of privileges. Old Quarters. Biosphere Responsible tory... Tourism. is h A bit of 077 How to move around VG? around VG? Where to leave your car when you arrive in the city You can choose from 10 underground car parks, 11 outdoor car parks and one How to move OTA (limited time parking) motor-home park. 08 OTA Note: only residents may park in the If you decide to use your old quarters, even if there are not coloured car, remember the OTA: lines indicating the parking areas. • The maximum parking time is one hour and a half. The best way • For the first 15 minutes, parking in OTA areas to move about is free (please remember to obtain your ticket from the parking meter and display it inside the city: your vehicle). You have 4 types of parking areas: Blue line: limited to 90 minutes (very central BICYCLES areas). Green line: limited to 90 minutes (more As the area is mostly flat, except for the economical). Medieval Quarter, which is on a hill, a good way to get to know the city and the green belt You may not park in green line areas that surrounds it is by bicycle. There are more marked ‘residents only-egoiliarrak’. than 160 kilometres of cycling routes. Orange line: Orange line. High turnover. 15 minutes maximum. You can find out about the main cycling Schedules and days of application: routes and bicycle rental points at the • Mondays to Fridays: from 10:00 to 14:00 Tourist Office. around VG? and from 16:00 to 20:00. • Saturdays: from 10:00 to 14:00. Sundays and holidays are free. As well as 5-31 August, both inclusive. How to move 09 IBAIONDO ABETXUKO Tram Kristo lines 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 Palace Antso Jakituna / Sancho el Sabio Alhóndiga Zone around VG? Lovaina Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Parlamento / Legebiltzarra Florida Park How to move 10 ANGULEMA BY TRAM BY BUS The current network has two lines: Ibaiondo-Angulema and Abetxuko-Angulema, which The municipal bus network offers the following services: share five stops in the city centre (Angulema-Honduras route).