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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 had a customs office. According to the into the eighteenth century.

h is 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

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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

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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. h is 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.

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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. h is 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). Daytime service: Buy a ticket in the vending machines before boarding the tram (it expires after 50 minutes). There are 10 bus lines with a frequency of every 10 Further information: www.euskotren.eus/tranvia minutes from 06:00 to 23:00 that go to any point in the city. Night service (Gautxori): Frecuency-Timetable Five bus lines during night hours that operate on Fridays, Saturdays and holiday eves. From 00:00 to FIRST 07:00 every 30 minutes. DEPARTURES TRAMS LAST TRAM TRAM Special lines: Buesa Arena Line. Special service to Buesa Arena Every 15 minutes Abetxuko* 6:04 h. 22:34 h. Pavilion for Baskonia matches (ACB Basketball League). most of the day Special service to Mendizorrotza Pavilion Alavés sports matches (Division One football). Every 15 minutes Ibaiondo* 6:00 h. 22:45 h. most of the day Special service to the Foronda Airport.

Every 7.5 minutes most of the To Abetxuko: To Abetxuko: Tickets can be purchased on the buses, paying in cash day, alternating Abetxuko and 6:23 h.

22:51 h. around VG? Angulema* or with Bat or Mugi transport cards. Ibaiondo as destinations. To Ibaiondo: To Ibaiondo: 6:31 h. 23:11 h. All buses are accessible for people with mobility, hearing or visual difficulties. SATURDAYS The service starts 30 minutes later in Ibaiondo and Angulema There are maps with information regarding each AND and 45 minutes later in Abetxuko. line and a QR code to access information about the HOLIDAYS destination, stops and waiting time. How to move * The Angulema-Honduras sections operates trams every 7.5 minutes in both directions. Info: www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/tuvisa 11 Discoverthe city the city Discover 12 On your own 01. Almendra Route 06. Senda Route

02. Route of the 4 To wers 07. Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago

03. Route of the Renaissance 08. Route of the Gardens Palaces

04. Central Route 09. VG in the XX| century Route the city 05. Romantic Route Let us guide you Discover 13 01. Almendra Route the city Discover

14 Aerial view on the Almond Quarter STARTING POINT: Virgen Blanca Square

Machete Square You will find a replica of the machete on which the city representatives were sworn into office. Enjoy the view of the beautiful Villasuso Palace, which was finished in 1542.

The Arquillos Machete Square These are the work of the Vitoria architect, The Arrieta- Maestu Palace Justo Antonio de Olaguibel, and resulted in Casa del Cordón (The cord House) Also known as the Bendaña Palace. This is a clever way of saving the uneven ground on Named after the Franciscan cord on the a mansion from the early sixteenth century the southern slope of the hill. Work began entrance arch. This mansion from the late built around a medieval tower. It now houses on the first “arquillos” (known as “Juicio”) fifteenth century hides a medieval tower the collection of Fournier cards (in the Bibat in 1787. The last (known as “Ala”) were of the thirteenth century with spectacular museum). completed in 1802. starry vault (it is now the headquarters of the Mejora Foundation, but accepts visits). Cantón de Santa Ana An example of mural art in VG which is known as “The painted city”. Here you can see the mural “Cubiertos de cielo y estrellas”, a modern interpretation of Saint Ana kissing the city Saint Joaquin. The Cord House The The Arquillos The Convent of Santa Cruz The convent -from 1547- features a monumental scene of the Passion on its facade. Discover 15 01. Almendra Route

Mansion of the Gobeo-Caicedo The Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace Church of San Pedro This one of the clearest examples of Herrerian Built between 1530 and 1541, it is a key Built over a former parish church from the Baroque. element of Vitoria-Gasteiz Renaissance. thirteenth century. It was attached to the wall and building work began in the fourteenth Santo Cristo Chapel Montehermoso Palace century. This chapel was built in the late nineteenth Built in the first quarter of the sixteenth century and houses a Gothic sculpture from century, the mansion has been profoundly Tower House of the Iruña Family the fifteenth century. altered. It is the headquarters of a cultural Also known as Torre de Doña Otxanda (Doña centre dedicated to avant-garde projects. Otxanda’s Tower). Although the original fortified Santa Maria Cathedral house dates from the early fifteenth century, the The city’s famous temple (12th century) is on the Walls Mansion was rebuilt in the sixteenth century. highest part of the hill and holds the history of You may visit part of the old medieval walls. If The tower dates from 1970. It now houses the Vitoria-Gasteiz within its stones. Its restoration you prefer a guided tour, please inquire at the Museum of Natural Sciences. process has been open to the public to reveal Tourist Office. the secrets of its construction and inspiring authors like Ken Follet and Pablo Coelho. The guided tour, completely accessible, is highly recommended. Further information: 945 255 135. the city Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace Discover 16

Santa María Cathedral Church of San Pedro House of the Marques of Alameda Burullerías Square Built between 1731 and 1735, it is a beautiful This was an ancient medieval necropolis. baroque house. The Portalón The Álava-Esquivel Palace From the late fifteteenth century. It was an From the mid-nineteenth century, it retains the inn and stagecoach stop. Today, it is still a coat of arms of the founders. restaurant.

Lantern Museum Tower of the Anda Family Beautiful pieces of polychromatic glass that One of the oldest buildings in the city. It was represent the mysteries of the night procession part of a defensive system. that runs through the city streets on the 4th of August every year. the city Discover 17 Lantern Museum Burullerías Square The Portalón 02. Route of the 4 To wers the city Discover 18 Santa Maria Cathedral STARTING POINT: Santa Maria Square foundations and ascends to the tower, from which Church of San Miguel Arcángel the best views of the city can be appreciated. (in Virgen Blanca Square) Santa Maria Cathedral People who need to can go up in a lift, built in the It is the oldest temple in the city (already (in Santa Maria Square) old hollow of the clock’s pendulums. mentioned in 1811 in connection with the Santa Maria Cathedral, World Heritage site, was Further information: www.catedralvitoria.eus granting of the Charter). A visit to the chapel of the built over the ruins of an ancient church in the Virgen Blanca, patron saint of Vitoria-Gasteiz, with village of Gasteiz. It has served as a fortress to Church of San Vicente Mártir its polychrome sculpture from the mid-nineteenth defend the city (hence the walls reach a height (on San Francisco hill) century, is a must. of up to 20 metres). The building underwent a This church occupies part of an old castle-fortress number of changes throughout history. Between that defended the south-east of the town. You Church of San Pedro Apóstol (Herrería Street) 2000 and 2016, major structural consolidation may climb the tower and walk along part of the works were carried out due to serious deterioration wooden structure above the temple naves. It is considered one of the most beautiful of the property. The guided visit begins in the Gothic churches in northern Spain. You will be Check the “on-site visits” programme at the able to see the original wall with an arrow slit, Tourist Office. which reveals its past defensive function. the city Discover 19 Santa María Cathedral Church of San Miguel 03. Route of the Renaissance Palaces the city Discover 20 Villa suso Palace STARTING POINT: Machete Square Bendaña Palace Villasuso Palace (Machete Square) This beautiful renaissance building was built by Martín de Salinas, ambassador of Carlos V. Its structure preserves remains of the old city wall. These days, it is used as a conference venue. The auditorium is decorated with a flamenco tapestry from the school of Brussels (16th century) with the theme of the Flight of Aeneas from Troy. Consult the visiting hours. The Escoriaza- Esquivel Palace Montehermoso Palace (3, Fray Zacarías Martinez Street) (2, Fray Zacarías Martinez Street) It was built by order of Fernán Lopez de This palace was built in 1524 by Ortuño Escoriaza, who was the court physician of Ibañez de Aguirre, advisor to the Emperor Emperor Charles V. It is the best preserved Carlos V. For centuries it was as an inn for the example of a Renaissance mansion in the city. members of the royal court when they stopped Bendaña Palace

in the city. Later it was the episcopal seat and (54, Cuchillería Sreet) the city today it is a cultural centre dedicated to the This is an old sixteenth century manor house that avant-garde and artistic manifestations. Next was built in several stages from an earlier tower to this building is the Old City Water Reservoir, house. It now houses the Fournier Playing Cards a unique space used as an exhibition area. The collection and is part of BIBAT, which comprises World Press Photo contest is held here every two museums: Cards and Archaeology.

October. Discover 21 Montehermoso – Water Tank 04. Central Route the city Discover 22 ARTIUM, Basque Centre-Museum of Contemporary Art STARTING POINT: Basque Parliament

Basque Parliament The site was once occupied by the convent of Santa Clara. Materials from the former convent were used during construction.

Cathedral of Mary Immaculate The initial project was built in 1907. It also houses the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art.

Spain Square España Square Palace of the Province Built between 1781 and 1790 under the Headquarters of the Provincial Council of direction of the local architect Justo Antonio de Álava. At first there was only the ground Olaguibel. The “new” square was built due to floor. In 1858, after the Carlist War, the upper the need for a site (outside the medieval walls) section was added. where markets and festivals could be held. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Cathedral Virgen Blanca Square Fueros Square

It was the old market square in Medieval It was built in 1979 by architect Luis Peña the city times. Recently remodelled, it is one of the Ganchegui, in collaboration with Eduardo Chillida. main centres of the city. In the centre of the Artium, Basque Centre-Museum square is the monument that commemorates of Contemporary Art the victory in the Battle of Vitoria (by Gabriel Borrás) that forced Napoleon’s troops to flee It has a significant collection of more than

from the city. 3,000 Basque and Spanish works of art and Discover an extensive programme of exhibitions. 23 05. Romantic Route the city Discover 24 Pando Argüelles Mansion Eduardo Dato Street

Principal Theatre Pando-Argüelles House Principal Theatre STARTING POINT: Dato Street (41, San Antonio Street) (29, San Prudencio Street) It was built in 1911 and stands out for its Built in 1917, it was inaugurated one year Eduardo Dato Street striking blue dome with orange stars. later and known as the “New Theatre of This is the city’s commercial artery. Please take a Vitoria”. It was designed by Cesareo Iradier, look at the Vitoria Bank (a construction from 1928 House of Music (in San Antonio Street) who was inspired by the Madrid Theatre, in the at No. 1 on the street), at the Houses of Arrieta (at From the original building (from 1880), only Italian style. No. 2) and the building of the Caja Laboral, which the facade and the first bay remain. was the former Café Suizo (Swiss Café), from 1870. Fournier House (46, Manuel Iradier Street)

Civil Government Building the city Arca Square (1-15, Olaguíbel Street) Heraclio Fournier installed his first card factory We must mention the Bankoa building (which This building was built on the site of the in this house (built in 1866). resembles the ancient tower houses) and Banco demolished convent of San Francisco in 1930. Santander (which mixes medieval elements with Station Square romantic touches). This square features a bronze Fueros Square The arrival of the railroad led to an extensive

sculpture of El Caminante (The Wanderer) by Pay attention to the maze that hides the transformation of the city in the nineteenth Discover Juanjo Eguizábal, which is a symbol of the city. sculpture by Eduardo Chillida. century. The current building is from 1929. 25 06. Senda Route the city Discover 26 “Casa de las Jaquecas” La Florida Park

STARTING POINT: Virgen Blanca Square Zulueta Palace (2, Senda Street) Virgen Blanca Square This mansion was built by Alfredo de Zulueta Zuloaga Mansion Celedón descends in this Plaza on the 4th of (who made his fortune in Cuba) as a house- August every year; he launches the festivities hotel in 1902. in honour of the Virgen Blanca. Zuloaga Mansion La Florida (15, Senda Street) The interested displayed by travellers and A beautiful building from 1901. Incidentally,

the great voyages of the nineteenth century the lantern that crowns the rotunda is not the city encouraged the city to run La Florida into a from the original project. botanical garden. To this end the authorities to Vitoria acquired, at the Universal Exhibition Casa de las Jaquecas (2, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street) of Paris in 1855, many of the exotic trees that can now be seen in the park. It takes its name from the caryatids that adorn

the main facade. It dates from 1901. Discover 27 06. Senda Route

Arms Museum Palace of Ajuria Enea San Prudencio (3, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street) (5, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Sreet) The sculpture of the patron saint of Álava is Here, you may view medieval weapons found Residence of the Lehendakari (Basque Prime located under an arch at the entrance of the during excavations in the high part of the city. Minister). The building dates from 1920. town of Armentia. Also note the prehistoric African spears or the collection or armour from the sixteenth century. Museum of Fine Arts Basilica of San Prudencio in Armentia (8, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street) It is one of the most famous Romanesque Villa Sofía Inside the Augusti Palace. You may learn more temples of the Basque Country (12th century). (6, Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street) about Basque art from the mid-nineteenth to On 28 April, the day of San Prudencio patron It is a beautiful palace with Moorish and Indian the mid-twentieth century and contemplate of Álava, an important popular pilgrimage takes details from 1902, the work of architect Julio a select collection of Spanish art from the place. Saracíbar. eighteenth to the nineteenth century. the city Discover 28 Arms Museum Ajuria Enea of Palace the city Discover 29 Fine Arts Museum 07. Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago the city Discover 30 Basilica of Armentia STARTING POINT: Santiago Street Christ of San Ildefonso The Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace

Santiago Street A magnificent Gothic carving from the A renaissance palace in the Plateresque style fourteenth century that was very popular, with a beautiful patio (Visits on site in season, The name is taken from the hospital located especially among pilgrims. check with the Tourist Office). It was built on this street, which opened in 1820 in between 1530 and 1541 by Fernán López de memory of the former medieval hospital from Santa Maria Cathedral Escoriaza, physician to Emperor Charles V. 1420, built under the patronage of Santiago A guided tour of the temple (which was built (Saint James). in the XIII century) is a must for pilgrims Montehermoso Palace (cultural centre) Portal del Rey and Nueva Dentro Street because it contains several elements related to This palace (which was originally a convent (Former Jewish quarter) the Apostle Saint James inside. Attached to the cathedral is the parish of Santa Maria, which for the Dominican order) is now dedicated to The name of this street is associated with a was formerly a chapel dedicated to St. James, modern art. visit by Emperor Charles V to the city in 1524. that conserves several images of the saint. Santa Maria Cathedral the city Discover 31 Montehermoso- Water Tank 07. Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago

Portico of the Church of San Pedro General Loma Square - Convent Paseo de la Senda This church is from the fourteenth century and of San Antonio This is a beautiful promenade between old has a beautiful image of Saint James as a pilgrim. A building from 1622, which is a valuable plane trees and mansions from the late example of unornamented Baroque. nineteenth century. Halfway along is the garden Palace of the Province of the Zulueta Palace. The building dates from 1833 and was designed Basque Parliament Building by Martín Saracibar. In the square, sheltered by This building was originally built by Pantaleón Fray Francisco de Vitoria Street a shrine, stands a statue of Mateo de Moraza, Iradier in 1853 as a secondary school. It has This street, lined with splendid horse chestnut defender of the Charter. housed the Basque Parliament since 1982. trees, features a roundabout with a sculpture of Fray Francisco (born in Vitoria in 1486), an eminent Virgen Blanca Square La Florida Park lawyer and promoter of international law. The old town square was renamed in 1901 in A beautiful garden originally designed in the honour of the patron saint. Parisian style (in 1820) and finished as an English garden in 1856. the city Keystone on the Portico of Santa Maria Cathedral on the Portico Keystone Discover

32 Alava Romanesque Interpretation Centre Basilica of Armentia This basilica is from 1181, but underwent a profound restructuring in the eighteenth century. It was the spiritual centre of Álava in the Middle Ages.

Peregrino Street Recently opened, it bids farewell to pilgrims who have to continue their route to Santiago.

Note: the Association of Friends of the Route to Santiago of Álava can be found at 85, Zapatería Street and its telephone number is 945 144 794. Open: Tuesday and Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30.

Alava Romanesque Interpretation Centre Place: Estíbaliz. Free admittance.

Opening hours: Sundays from 11:00 to 13:30 the city Guided tours are held on Saturdays at 17:00. Other tours: please consult [email protected] or call 660 766 383. Discover 33 Basilica of San Prudencio in Armentia 08. Route of the Gardens the city Discover 34 STARTING POINT: La Florida

La Florida Quintessential romantic park. Pause for a moment before the impressive “Haya de la hoja de helecho” (Beech tree with fern leaves), one of the jewels of the park, the magnificent Virginia Tulip Tree (over 40 metres high) or by the American black walnut tree (which, at 140, is one of the oldest trees in VG). Prado Park Prado La Florida Park

Gardens of the Cathedral Gardens of the Zulueta Palace of Mary Immaculate This public garden has been integrated into

Secret Watergarden They were designed in a similar way to those the Paseo de la Senda (Senda Promenade) and of La Florida park. There is a huge ‘rhinoceros’, can be visited. Please consult opening hours at a bronze work by Koko Rico (2004). the Tourist Office.

The giant Sequoia Gardens of the Augusti Palace

The ‘California Redwood’ can be seen very near The house and its spectacular gardens were the city Lovaina Square, opposite the Urkide School. It promoted by Ricardo de Augusti in 1912. It has been there since January 1, 1860, planted now houses the Museum of Natural Science. by Juan Ibarrondo, who bought the sapling at the Universal Exhibition of Brussels in 1858. El Prado Winter opening hours: from 10 to 22. An area often used by Vitoria citizens (since

the XII century) and that used to be pasture Discover land for grazing domestic animals. 35 09. VG in the XX| century Route the city Discover 36 Salburua Lakua Zabalgana Salburua Located to the north of the city, Lakua has become Visit its modern streets. This beautiful district is A very modern and spacious urban area. It is a major district and has become established, in a also known for the River Ali that flows through particularly known for its large park and for Atari, very short space of time, as one of the great urban the area. We also recommend a walk in the the nature interpretation centre where many spaces of the city. It is divided into two districts, park, one of the components of the green belt activities are organized throughout the year. which have their own personality: Lakua-Arriaga around the city, where you will find a natural and Lakua-Sansomendi (the latter also includes gall oak forest, meadows, small lagoons and Ibaiondo). This is where the headquartes of the hills with splendid views. Basque Government is located as well as a large playground (with a pirate ship).

Here also is located the bus station. the city Discover

Zumaia Square Zabalgana Park Salburua Avenue 37 Let us guide you Obtain information on routes Accessible buildings. (prices and timetables) at the Sustainable visits. Tourist Office or calling 945 161 598. Cultural Tours Discover the rich historical and artistic heritage of Vitoria and Álava. From April to December. Old Quarters Guided tours We invite you to walk through history. Renaissance mansions. Every weekend of the year: Friday 17:00, Saturday 11:00 and 17:00, Sunday 11:00. Medieval churches. During the summer months and holidays, Easter and summer. every day 11:00 and 17:00. Green Belt Guided tours of the parks that make up Thematic Route the Green Belt. From the CEA (Centre for Dramatised visits. Enviromental Studies) Tours in different languages. Information and bookings: 945 162 696. Tours for children.

the city Salburua Wetlands City walls Discover 38 Historic heritage Visits to the Restoration work in Santa Maria Cathedral, to the Romanesque basilica of Armentia… Visitors around the province Añana Salt Flats. Roman town of Iruña-Veleia. Rioja Alavesa Villages. Medieval towers of Álava. Milestones and villages on the Pilgrims’ Route to Santiago. Hiking and cycling routes. the city Discover 39 Theatre Visits Have you come with Take the train: Dive in: The ‘Gasteiztxo’, our train for tourists, will show In summer, the Gamarra sports complex opens you some of the charms of the city on a trip that its doors with outdoor swimming pools and takes, approximately 45 minutes (In summer). different playgrounds. Play in the museum: And very close to the city, don’t miss the children? surroundings of the Ullíbarri-Gamboa and Virtually all the museums in the city offer a Urrúnaga reservoirs. The Landa and Garaio number of activities that will allow you to provincial parks have extensive areas for become familiar with their facilities in an swimming with all kinds of services (picnic enjoyable an pleasant way. Request information areas, toilets, showers, children’s play area at the Tourist Office for family visits of the and canoe rental). Artium and Fournier de Naipes Museums. Easily enjoy the Ullibarri Reservoir on foot or by Discover the theatre: bicycle on the “Green Route”. And cross it just The main theatre and the network of theatres at the civic centres hold special functions and educational concerts for children throughout the

children? year (even for babies). Have yoy come with 40 for fun on a wooden pier. You can observe many and flora of the park and organises multiple Skate outdoors at Christmas on an ice rink aquatic birds in the Mendíjur Ornithological Park activities related to nature. installed in the Virgen Blanca. and Observatory. · Closed on Mondays, except on holidays. Toy Library: In summer there is a regular transport service · Telephone: 945 254 759 from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Garaio. Activities linked to The toy libraries, libraries and facilities of the Bus L5. Stop: Juan Carlos I, 27. nature are organised in the Information Centre. numerous civic centres are a good option to have a fun time in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Ataria: Pirate ship: In the neighbourhood of Lakua (at tram stop It is the Interpretation Centre of the Salburua Children’s Agenda: ‘Lakuabizkarra’) a large wooden ship full of Wetlands, on the Green Belt that surrounds The street in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the setting outdoor games awaits you. the city. It hosts an exhibition about the fauna for the intense calendar of events in the Would you to go ice skating? city, where there is always space for kids. In June, Kaldearte is a Street Performing There is an ice rink and curling rink in the Baskonia Arts Festival, in July Titereando with its sports complex (BAKH). puppet performances, the magicians’ meeting through the streets of Magialdia and the Medieval Market in September, and the fantastic Christmas playground. children? Not forgetting the patron saint of the festivities of San Prudencio (28 April), Santiago (25 April) and the Feasts of the White Virgin on 4-9 August.

Just in case: Pediatric emergencies are centralized at Txagorritxu Hospital (tel. 945 007 000). Ibaiondo tram line Stop: Txagorritxu. Have yoy come with 41 42

Would you like to go shop shopping? Would you to go like ping? ALMENDRA 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), la Zapatería (Cobblers), Cuchillería (Cutlers)... CENTRAL Area Other areas Outside the oldest historical site, walking through If you want to go shopping in a mall, go to If you like the markets, the first Saturday of the Town Centre and the Ensanche area, there are Boulevard (Zaramaga district), which has many every month is the Almond Market, where numerous shops selling clothing and footwear, shops, restaurants and multiplex cinemas to artisans have their workshops in the historic decoration, bookstores and more, and you will spend a wonderful afternoon. town centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz. On the last find establishments of centuries-old tradition such weekend of the month of September, the city’s as the bakeries (a curiosity: the sweets from Vitoria ping? Medieval Quarter recalls its great Medieval have been famous since the 18th century). Market.

In the stalls of La Plaza de Abastos you will find the sh op 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 not forget to take

a good Rioja Alavesa wine and a bottle of our you like to go Would best txakoli. 43 44 Indulge in our cuisine cuisine traditional cuisine, thenew Basque cuisineorourbestpintxos. We areconvincedthatoncein VG youwillnotbeabletoresisttryingour Indulge in our Our PRODUCTS WHERE TO EAT PINTXOS Álava’s excellent cuisine is based on seasonal The good gastronomic dishes are made from On Thursday, the “pintxo-pote” (tapas and products. Among the most prominent are quality ingredients, the tradition of Basque other dishes) is held in different areas of the the ‘perretxikos scramble’ (St. George’s cuisine and the mastery of dedication at the city, an easy and economical way to soak mushrooms), the key ingredient of one of burners. up the atmosphere while tasting the typical the most typical dishes. We also recommend pintxos in each establishment. trying ‘beans Vitoria style’, ‘Álava snails’ or Vitoria-Gasteiz obtained the National Capital ‘stuffed chard stems’, For dessert, the best of Gastronomy award in 2014. It has an Not forgetting two leading gastronomic option is a piece of Idiazabal Cheese, a extraordinary range of high-quality catering events: the Great Pintxo Week (June) and ‘goxua’ or ‘Gasteiz cake’. establishments of very different types: from the Ardoaraba Enogastronomic Fair in the grills, with more traditional menus, to December. You should also try the more sophisticated restaurants focused on making signature flavours of the so-called ‘new Basque cuisine, as well as the extraordinary pintxo cuisine’. And do not forget to accompany your bars where you can enjoy delicious snacks, meal with a glass of Rioja Alavesa wine or quickly, anywhere in the city. Txakoli from Álava, a young white wine. cuisine Indulge in our 45 46

Would you like to like to Would you go out tonight? tonig go out go ht ? morning arequitevaried. dusk andintotheearlyhoursof The opportunitiesavailable forfunfrom ALMENDRA Area CENTRAL Area Other areas

Experience old-world charm in the historic If you prefer more elaborate bars or peaceful Other areas to explore are Sancho el Sabio and centre along the pedestrianised Medieval pubs, try pedestrian area downtown. Avenida de Gasteiz, Plaza del Renacimiento route and soak up the atmosphere in the and the districts of Judimendi, Lakua, Salburua traditional taverns. A common practice In Calles Dato, San Prudencio and San Antonio and Zabalgana. throughout the Basque Country is to practice there are numerous terraces, bars and pubs the ‘txikiteo’, which consists of going from where you can enjoy a drink. If you like live music, there are venues with bar to bar and drinking small amounts of wine concerts every weekend. Find out where and (txikito) or beer (zuritos) with friends. when! go out tonight? Would you like to Would 47 48 Would you like to do Would you some sport? some do sport? like to (information at VGOffice). Touristaircraft (information riding, fly in hot air balloons or in light centre (inSobrón)oryoumayalsogohorse horse riddingschoolsandamulti-adventure skating rinks. You mayalsomake useofseveral facilities, aclimbingwall, golf coursesor of Vitoria-Gasteiz. We havemodernsports are some of the most prominent hallmarks this isyourcity. Infact, thesportsfacilities If youenjoysportsevenduringyourvacation, around thecity... sports centre), aswelljoggingcircuits and acurlingrink(intheBAKH, theBaskonia hole Padeleku on paymentofanentryfee. There isamodern Most facilitiescanbeusedbynon-members All yearround Golf SchoolatJundiz, plusanicerink (for paddlefans, inLakua), anine- Ullibarri Gamboa or an internationalracing circuit), orthoseof We havetheZadorra reservoirs(wichfeature us fromofferingwater sportsonour ‘beaches’. VG isalandlocked city, thatdoesnotprevent although swimming pools at Gamarra. And In summeryoumayalsousetheoutdoor When theweather’s good… watching stationislocatedvery nearGaraio. bathing. Onemorething: the Mendixurbird that havebeenadaptedforwater sportsand (for bikingorhiking)andincludelargeareas Park. They aresurroundedbyagreentrack Ullibarri Gamboa Urrunaga and Garaio Would you like to

You have surely been struck by the large number of gogardens and parksf in theor city. More specifically,a we walk? have planted over 130,000 trees of 150 different species. We are also surrounded by a green belt, where you can go walking, cycling or horse-riding. go for a walk? Would you like to Would

Ataria, Enviromental Interpretive Center 49 50 Would you like to go for a walk? following parks: Route’, wealsorecommendconsideringthe If youhavealreadyenjoyedour ‘Garden garden. 70,000 bushesmake thecityahugebotanical areas. Morethan150,000treesandaround in Europetermsofconsolidatedgreen Vitoria-Gasteiz occupiestheleadingposition

of conifersandmorethan10,000roses. San Martin Park: upto11differentspecies expulsion. century when the Catholic Kings ordered his cemetery giventothecityinfifteenth Park: located in the Jewish Judimendi is configuredaroundthehermitageofSanJuan. Arriaga Park: over190,000squaremetres, it Aranbizkarra Park with birches, beeches In Zabalgana you will find a natural gall Zadorra River Park is designed so that and oaks. oak forest, meadows, lakes, small elevations you can take a long walk along the banks of and hills that offer splendid views. the Zadorra River. The archaeological site of The Forest of Armentia connects the Green the Atxa town is in the Zadorra Atxa section, GREEN BELT Belt with the Vitoria Mountains, a natural indigenous settlement from the Iron Age (4th area covering 5,000 hectares. and 3rd century BC) and a Roman military camp (1st century). The GREEN BELT is made up of six parks that Olárizu offers the possibility to climb its hill surround the city, all of them with rest areas (from where you can see the entire city) and and with information points. It is a true natural visit the Botanical Garden and its collection Ask at the Tourist Office for the Green lung for the city and an ideal place to enjoy of living plants “Arboretum of the Forests of Routes map, with a map of the Green Belt nature with trails designed for walking on foot Europe”. and three selected routes: Salburua Park, or cycling. The River Alegría Park covers eleven Olárizu and Armentia. Salburua is formed by several lagoons and hectares of land conditioned for walks along a small oak forest, where you can spot birds the river banks (which flows into the Zadorra). and deer, and even protected species such as the European mink and the quick frog. go for a walk? Would you like to Would 51 52 Do you have more time? Marques deRiscal. Elciego more time? more Do youhave Vitoria - Gasteiz, Capital of the Basque Country

Country Spain Autonomous Region Basque country Province Álava District Vitoria Location 42º 51’N 2º 41’W Altitude 525 m

Distances 321 km to Madrid more? time 108 km to Burgos 77 km to Bilbao Surface 276,81 km2 Foundation 1181 Population 252.571 Do you have 2 Density 854,29 inhab./km 53 54 Do you have more time? Salt Valley city ofIruña-Veleia. Villanañe). And don’tforgettovisittheRoman of the Varona Family (inthetownof fortified complexin Álava, thetowerhouse Here youmayalsoadmirethebestpreserved where saltisextracted inthetraditional manner. worth astop: 5500 lotsarranged interraces from The calling 680470146). Gardens (youcanarrange aguidedtourby Nature Park andSantaCatalinaBotanical We recommendastrollthroughtheValderejo AÑANA Salt Valley, EuropaNostra Award, iswell Ysios Wine Cellars Ysios Wine Calatrava andPhilippeMazières. architects suchasFrank O. Gehry, Santiago buildings designedbyrenownedinternational the most sophisticated wines in cellars and excavated toadepthofmany feet, ortaste where youmaydescendintomedieval caves encourage youtodiscoverthe Wine, Route Prize for Walled Cities). We wouldlike to (whose walls wereawarded theInternational Elciego, such asLaguardia (thecapitaloftheregion), medieval villagessurroundedbyvineyards, You shouldvisitsomeofthewonderful RIOJA ALAVESA Labastida, Samaniego orLabraza Peñacerrada-Urizaharra. such as Antoñana, SantaCruzdeCampezoor Romanesque chapelsandmedieval villages, route. Here, youmayalsostumbleacross which hasbeentransformed into a green and followtheoldvasco-navarro railway line, Another optionistorentabicyclein Antoñana through thisarea, anidealrouteforhikers. The in thetownofCorres. centre. The public and theIzkiNature Park , wherethereisa You willbeimpressedbytheEntziaMountains MONTAÑA ALAVESA Wine andFishRoute(GR-38),runs golf courseandamountainbiking park’s interpretation centre is Marquínez ZUIA AYALA LLANADA

The mythical summit of Basque mountaineering Discover the monumental complex of Don’t forget to visit Salvatierra-Agurain, a awaits you; the Gorbea Mountain and its Quejana, the Medieval village of Artziniega Medieval walled town that offers interesting natural park. (where you can visit the museum of sculptor guided tours. And the mural paintings of the Visit the park’s interpretation centre in Sarria Xabier Santxotena). Try the Álava txakolí wine Romanesque churches of Gazeo and Alaiza. and in Murguia the Honey Museum, a in this area; a smooth, light and fruity wine, Don’t forget to see some of the dolmens famous product of the area. and visit the Liqueur Museum in Amurrio. (megalithic monuments) of Sorginetxe (the In the surroundings you can stop at the Golden And spend some time at the Salto del witch’s house) and Aizkomendi. Sanctuary, with splendid views, contemplate Nervión, an impressive natural space. Nearby is the Estibaliz Monastery with the Gujuli Waterfall or go to Urkiola its twelfth-century Romanesque church, Natural Park or the Zadorra reservoirs. dedicated to the Virgin of Estibalis, patron You should also venture into the valley of saint of Álava. Aramaio, our ‘Little Switzerland’, and see + Information on page 63. villages of traditional architecture.

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ARTIUM 57 Basque Centre-Museum of Contemporary Art 58 What do you you need? What do need? Europa Congress Palace Tel. 945203707 Cuchilería, 54 Playing Card Museum BIBAT. Archeology,Fournier www.artium.org Tel. 945209000 Francia, 24 Contemporary Art of ARTIUM, BasqueCentre-Museum Museums www.catedralvitoria.eus Tel. 945255135 Cuchillería, 95 “Abierto porobras”. Visitas guiadas. Santa MariaCathedral www.montehermoso.net Tel. 945161830 Fray Zacarías Martínez,2 Montehermoso Culture Centre www.vitoria-gasteiz.org Tel. 945161045 San Prudencio, 29 TeatroPrincipal Antzokia Main cultural facilities HERITAGE Tel. 945162696 Casa delaDehesa de Olárizu CEA www.ataria.es Tel. 945254759 Paseo delaBiosfera, 4 Ataria NATURESPORTS AND www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo Further information: Zapatería, 35 Lantern Museum Tel. 945181924 Siervas deJesús, 24 Natural HistoryMuseum Tel. 945181925 Paseo deFray Francisco, 3 Arms Museum Tel. 945150631 Monseñor CadenayEleta, s/n Concatedral deMaríaInmaculada Museum Sacred Art Tel. 945155226 Paseo deFray Francisco, 8 Palacio Agusti Museum Fine Arts www.aventurasobron.com Tel. 945359016 (Sobrón) Carretera A-4324 Multi Adventure Sobrón www.izkigolf.com Tel. 945403366(Lagrán) Tel. 945378262(Urturi) Izki GolfComplex Tel. 945218 Camino deSanta Teresa, s/n Seminario UrbanGolf www.bakh.es Tel. 902440110 Paseo delaBiosfera, 2 Sports City–IceRink Baskonia-Bakh www.alavaturismo.eus Tel. 695782498 Mendijur Bird Observatory www.vitoria-gasteiz.org Tel. 945161068/081 José LuisCompañón, 1 Mendizorrotza SportsComplex www.vitoria-gasteiz.org Tel. 945161528 Barrachi,39 A Gamarra SportsComplex Centre “Salt Valley” EL 7 LA RIOJANA ANDERE Guided tours to Salt Valley. Cuchillería, 3 Cuchillería, 33 Gorbea, 8 Tel. 945 351 111 Tel. 945 272 298 Tel. 945 250 239 Tel. 945 214 930 www.vallesalado.net EL PORTALÓN LE BASQUE ARABA Gaubela skaters Correría, 151 Plaza del Matxete 2, bajo Avenida de los Huetos, 17 Association Tel. 945 142 755 Tel. 945 222 669 QUERIDA MARÍA [email protected] EL TABANCO Plaza Santa María, 2 ARIMENDI www.gaubela.org Correría, 46 Tel. 945 205 659 (Jardines de Uleta Suites****) Tel. 945 202 842 Uleta, 1 GASTRONOMY ROSI Tel. 945 133 131 EL TULIPÁN DE ORO Cantón de la Soledad / Esquina Restaurants in the city Correría, 157 Herrería ASADOR ORIO Tel. 945 142 023 Tel. 945 250 248 Felicia Olave, 3 B ZALDIARAN Tel. 945 148 300 (2 soles Repsol) ERKIAGA TOLOÑO Avda. Gasteiz, 21 Herrería, 38 Cuesta de San Francisco, 3 AUPA! FOOD & LIFE Tel. 945 134 822 Tel. 945 276 508 Tel. 945 233 336 Ricardo Buesa, 4 Tel. 945 062 762 JANGO TABERNA ZABALA Medieval Quarter Cuchillería, 26 Mateo B. de Moraza, 9 BERENJENAL ARKUPE Tel. 945 120 573 Tel. 945 230 009 San Prudencio Kalea, 11 Mateo B. de Moraza, 13 Tel. 945 212 255 KASKAGORRI Tel. 945 230 080 City Centre and adjacent area Plaza del Matxete, 6 BERICUS ASADOR MATXETE Tel. 945 149 263 100 MONTADITOS/ LA SUREÑA Portal de Castilla,59 Plaza del Matxete Postas, 15 Tel. 945 102 004 LA MALQUERIDA Tel. 945 131 821 Tel. 902 197 494 Correría, 10 BERLÍN BARRÓN Tel. 945 257 068 ALDAMA 1885 Avda. de Gasteiz, 28 Pintorería, 2 Postas, 20 Tel. 945 133 615

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Tel. 945 146 565 What do 59 CASABLANCA EL MESÓN IKEA LA TAGLIATELLA Dato, 38 Ortiz de Zárate, 5 Portal de Castilla, 27 Sancho El Sabio, 1 Tel. 945 232 580 Tel. 945 146 191 Tel. 945 144 747 Tel. 945 130 340 CONDE DE ÁLAVA EL PARLAMENTO ITXAS BERRI LA VIÑA Cruz Blanca, 8 Prado, 28 Galicia, 7 Rioja, 24 Tel. 945 225 040 Tel. 945 271 465 Tel. 945 285 367 Tel. 945 204 393 CUBE - ARTIUM EL RINCÓN DE LUIS MARI IZAGA LA POSADA DEL DUENDE Francia, 24 Rioja, 14 Beato Tomás de Zumárraga, 2 Santiago, 44 Tel. 945 203 728 Tel. 945 250 127 Tel. 945 138 200 Tel. 945 287 931 DA VINCI ESQUIBEL TABERNA KOTARRO MAITE ENEA Manuel Iradier, 48 Adriano VI, 37 Sancho el Sabio, 11 Olaguíbel, 66 Tel. 945 250 458 Tel. 945 228 478 Tel. 945 132 297 Tel. 945 120 440 DEPORTIVO ALAVÉS GARDOKI LA BILBAÍNA MANO LENTA Plaza de España, 11 Angulema, 4 Prudencio María Verástegui, 2 Pintor Tomás Alfaro, 11 Tel. 945 233 911 Tel. 945 285 475 Tel. 945 254 400 Tel. 945 012 277 DESLORIAN GOIKO GRILL LA ESCOTILLA MARAÑÓN Adriano VI, 15 Ortiz de Zárate, 3 San Prudencio, 5 Olaguíbel, 21 Tel. 945 223 134 Tel. 945 959 836 Tel. 945 002 627 Tel. 945 250 576 DOLOMITI PIZZERÍA GUREA LA REGADERA MESA Ramón y Cajal, 1 Pza. de la Constitución, 10 Dato, 41 Chile, 1 Tel. 945 233 426 Tel. 945 245 933 Tel. 945 149 451 Tel. 945 228 494 EL CHISPIAL GURE TXOKO LA MAFIA SE SIENTA MESÓN LATXA Pintor Teodoro Doublang, 9-11 Errekatxiki, 3 A LA MESA Gorbea, 3 Tel. 945 247 223 Tel. 945 042 296 Avenida Gasteiz, 17 MORRO FINO Tel. 945 131 195

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Tel. 913626200/ 902 114400 4B Tel. 900814500 AMERICAN EXPRESS Tel. 902192100 SERVIRED Tel. 900991124 VISA CREDIT CARDS Tel. 945281020 ROAD ASSISTANCE Tel. 092 MUNICIPAL POLICE Tel. 112 AND FIREDEPARTMENT S.O.S. DEIAK, BASQUE POLICE EMERGENCY SERVICES 18:30 to20:30h. Tuesday and Thursday from Tel. 945144794 Zapatería, 85 James Association Saint Friends ofthe Way of www.via-vitoria-airport.com Tel. 945163500 VITORIA-GASTEIZ(VIT) AIRPORT TRANSPORT Tel. 945231151 Postas, 6 22:00 h. Abierta 365díasalañode9:00a XXFarmacia dela Virgen Blanca Tel. 945258002 López deHeredia. OrtízdeZárate, 22 From 22:00to09:00h. Duty chemist(night) of Álava) Association www.cofalava.org (OfficialChemist Tel. 945230721/232538 Duty chemistinformation CHEMISTS Tel. 945007600 Avenida Santiago, s/n Santiago Hospital Tel. 945007000 s/n José Atxotegi, Txagorritxu Hospital HOSPITALS TRAIN INFORMATION Artziniega Tourist Office Laguardia Tourist Office Tel. 902 320 320 Plaza de Arriba, s/n Mayor, 52 (the once town hall) Tel. 945 600 845 TRAM INFORMATION Tel. 945 396 210 [email protected] Tel. 902 543 210 [email protected] www.laguardia-alava.com BUS INFORMATION www.aiaraldea.org Tel. 945 161 666 Elciego Tourist Office WINE ROUTE RIOJA ALAVESA Valle de Ayala and Alto “Casa de los Maestros”. Norte, 26 Nervión Tourist Office Tel. 945 600 710 Tel. 945 606 632 Lamuza, 11 (Llodio) [email protected] [email protected] Tel. 944 034 930 www.rutadelvinoderiojaalavesa.com www.elciego.es [email protected] www.aiaraldea.org TOURIST OFFICES Salvatierra Region Tourist Office Mayor, 8 Valdegovia Tourist Office Vitoria-Gasteiz Municipal Tel. 945 302 931 Arquitecto Jesús Guinea, 46 Tourist Office [email protected] Tel. 945 353 040 Plaza de España, 1 www.cuadrillasalvatierra.org [email protected] Tel. 945 161 598 www.valdegovia.com [email protected] Zuia Region Tourist Office www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo Domingo de Sautu, s/n Antoñana Administrative Tel. 945 430 440 / 945 430 167 Council Tourist Office Amurrio Tourist Office [email protected] Cuesta del Lavadero, 1 Alday, 3 www.cuadrillazuia.com Tel. 945 410 226 Tel. 945 393 704 Open at Easter and in summer. [email protected] www.amurrio.org Labastida Tourist Office Añana Tourist Office

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Medieval Market 63 64 What do you need? Burullerías Square XV100046 www.nekatur.net/loshuetos Tel. 649470473 Hueto-Arriba, 34 Los Huetos KV100057 www.agroturismoarkaia.com Tel. 635733704 Arkaia, 13C Arkaia KV100047 www.nekatur.net/abaienea Tel. 945290640 Ariñez, 30 Abaienea TV100003 www.amarita.net Tel. 945299956 Amárita, 21B Las casasde Amárita Rural Accommodation CITY NEAR THE ACCOMMODATION HV100398 www.jardinesdeuleta.com Tel. 945133131 Uleta, 1 Uleta Suites**** Hotel Jardines de HV100391 Tel. 945180400 Zaramaga, 3 Boulevard H**** HV100333 Tel. 945230048 Camino delMonte, 49 El Caserón **** HV100001 www.nh-hoteles.es Tel. 945130000 Ramón yCajal, 5 NH Canciller Ayala **** HV100344 www.silken-ciudadvitoria.com Tel. 945141100 Portal deCastilla, 8 Silken Ciudadde Vitoria **** HV100382 www.granhotellakua.com Tel. 945181000 Tarragona, 8 Gran HotelLakua***** Hotels ACCOMMODATION Parador Argómaniz **** Araba *** Achuri * Apartments Autovía A-1 Madrid-Irun, Km. 363 Avenida de los Huetos, 17 Rioja, 11 Irenaz 01192 Argómaniz Tel. 945 222 669 Tel. 945 255 800 Hondarribia, 1 (con Duque de Wellington) Tel. 945 293 200 www.restaurantearaba.com/hotel HV100238 HV100301 HV100400 Tel. 945 104 104 La Bilbaína * www.irenaz.com AC General Álava *** Hotel Centro Vitoria ** Prudencio María Verástegui, 2 TV100012 Avenida de Gasteiz, 79 General Álava, 11, pasaje Tel. 945 254 400 Milenio Tel. 945 215 000 Tel. 945 138 245 HV100146 www.hotelcentrovitoria.com Pamplona-Iruña, 23 www.hga.info Amarica * HV100093 HV100101 Tel. 945 175 866 Florida, 11 TV100002 Holiday Inn Express *** Dato ** Tel. 945 130 506 Ibaiondo I y II Paduleta, 59 Dato, 28 HV100347 Duque de Wellington, 52 A Tel. 945 194 400 Tel. 945 147 230 Ruta de Europa Tel. 619 371 454 www.hiexpress.com www.hoteldato.com HV100331 Ctra. N-1, Km. 341 TV100007/TV100006 HV100394 Subijana de Álava Desiderio ** Diván Abba Jazz Vitoria *** Tel. 945 361 416 Colegio San Prudencio, 2 Duque de Wellington, 25 Florida, 7 www.hotelrutadeeuropa.com Tel. 945 251 700 Tel. 945102 021 Tel. 945 101 346 HV100352 www.hoteldesiderio.es TVI00020 www.abbajazzvitoriahotel.com HV100213 Gorbea * HV100403 Dreampark Teodoro González de Zárate, 50 Hotel El Coto ** Avenida Bruselas, 8 Palacio de Elorriaga *** Principal, 7 (Lermanda) Tel. 945 144 926 HV100341 Tel. 945 334 205 / 619 371 454 Elorriaga, 15 Tel. 945 291 252 TV100009 Tel. 945 263 616 www.hotelcoto.es Hotel Barrachi * Apartamentos San Fermín www.hotelpalaciodeelorriaga.com HV100392 Barrachi, 6 HV100369 Pamplona 45 Bis Duque de Wellington ** Tel. 945 273 200 Tel. 945 175 866 Hotel Gobeo Park *** Duque de Wellington, 14 HV100350 www.apartamentossanfermin.com Avenida de los Huetos, 48 Tel. 945 175 707 TV100001 Tel. 945 199 000 HV100377 Charming guest-house you need? www.gobeopark.com Jardines de Aristi HA ** La Casa de los Arquillos Hostels HV100386 Portal de Zurbano, 2 Los Arquillos, 1-2 30 Albergue de la Catedral Tel. 945 205 478 Tel. 945 151 259

Cuchillería, 87 What do www.jardinesdearisti.com www.lacasadelosarquillos.com HV100399 HV100390 Tel. 945 275 955 65 www.alberguecatedral.com 66 What do you need? Medieval Quarter Outdoor carpark Indoor carpark Taxi rank Airport Tram Railway station Bus station Tourist office Hotel referencesonpage64 OTA (Declared nationalmonumentin1997) (limited timeparking) Salburura Wetlands Mendizorrotza Sports Centre House ofCulture-Library Sancho elSabioFoundation University Building Municipal Archive Vitoria-Gasteiz Provincial Archive Álava Lantern Museum Sacred Art Arms Museum Museum Fine Arts Natural HistoryMuseum Bibat Museum ARTIUM Centre-Museum Cathedral ofSantaMaria Principal Theatre Villa SusoConferenceCentre Montehermoso Cultural Centre Europa ConferenceCentre Map 67 Plaza de España, 1 t. 945 16 15 98 f. 945 16 11 05 [email protected] www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/tourism

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