Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
Top Things to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Top Restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The 10 Best Things to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country
Vitoria-Gasteiz (/vɪˌtɔːriə ɡɑːsˈteɪs/, Spanish: [biˈtoɾja ɣasˈteiθ], Basque: [ɡas̺teis̻]) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community and of the province of Araba/Álava in northern Spain. It holds the autonomous community's House of Parliament, the headquarters of the Government, and the Lehendakari's (Prime Minister's) official residency. The municipality — which comprises not only the city but also the mainly agricultural lands of 63 villages around — is the largest in the Basque Autonomous Community, with a total area of 276.81 km (106.88 sq mi), and it has a population of 242,082 people (2014). The dwellers of Vitoria-Gasteiz are called vitorianos or gasteiztarrak, while traditionally they are dubbed babazorros (Basque for 'bean sacks'). Vitoria-Gasteiz is a multicultural city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, healthcare, architectural conservation, aeronautics, vehicle industry, oenology and gastronomy. It is the first Spanish municipality to be awarded the title of European Green Capital (in 2012) and it is consistently ranked as one of the 5 best places to live in Spain. The old town holds some of the best preserved medieval streets and plazas in the region and it is one of very few cities to hold two Cathedrals. The city also holds well known festivals such as the Azkena rock festival, FesTVal, Vitoria-Gasteiz jazz festival, and the Virgen Blanca Festivities.
Restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz
1. Parque de la Florida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By Carolinaaugust1973 - Vigo, Spain
We went to the park to enjoy the park, nature and the Belen. Three wise kings to take pictures with and share the spirit of Christmas. Really nice park to walk, shame it was so cold!
2. Anillo Verde
3. Catedral de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,512 reviews
Reviewed By Dyegourmet
We joined a tour given in Spanish but were handed audio guides in English which worked very well.This was an extremely interesting and well researched tour, taking you down into the crypt and showing the area beneath the vast cathedral pillars, explaining the history of the site, the building itself and the necessary work (currently 20 years - and running) which has taken place to stabilise it for the future. It seems that 1960s renovations weren't too helpful. The tour takes visitors (who must don fetching hair covers and hard hats) into the body of the cathedral, up to the triforium and the parapet and into the bell towers before finishing with a visit to the portico and the beautiful set of arches. Don't scorn the hard hats. Some of the arches you pass beneath are very low and it would be all too easy to graze or thump you head. It's not advisable if you suffer from vertigo - and some of it would be tough-going if you can't climb stairs easily. However, some areas are accessible by lift and I noticed one elderly visitor who had negotiated parts of the tour this way. Don't miss this tour. It's unique, informative and extremely professionally presented.
4. Museo de Bellas Artes
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
5. Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
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4.5 based on 1,305 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
This is a beautiful plaza surrounded by beautiful buildings perfect for a stroll and admire the architecture around it. At the top you will see a beautiful medieval church and from here you can explore the beautiful and original Old Town.
6. Museo Fournier de Naipes de Alava
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By helendc1 - Stirling, United Kingdom
We found this a very informative visit with lovely helpful staff. It was very interesting to see how playing cards developed over the years and how they were made and the machines that made them. There was no admission charge for this museum.
7. Casa del Cordon
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
8. Vitoria-Gasteiz City Walls
9. Plaza Espana Plaza Nueva
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4.0 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By 510sarlat - Wilmington, United States
If you are looking for a place to sit and have the full experience of the life style of Vitoria look not further. Wonderful sun spot to just sit and relax, great bars around
10. Catedral de Maria Inmaculada
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