Top Things to do in Gernika-Lumo
Things to do in Gernika-Lumo, Basque Country: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Gernika-Lumo, Spain including Guernica Lumo, Casa de Juntas, Parque de los Pueblos de Europa, Mural del "Guernica" de Picasso, Iglesia Santa Maria, Gernika Jai Alai.
1. Guernica Lumo
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By VWriter - Los Gatos, United States
A visit to Guernica should include the General Assembly buildings and grounds. It is here that the Guernica Oak, symbol of Basque freedom, stands. What you see now is a lovely tree that was planted in 2015, the fifth iteration of the traditional 'Guernikako Arbola'. You have to walk a little further and to find the proud remains of the last oak, now a thick trunk enclosed in a tiny, classical, Greek style temple. The original Guernica tree shaded the assemblies of the local people beginning in the 1400's and the link between it and the freedom of the people is strong. We were moved by the sight, having looked at the beautiful General Assembly building and Picasso's painting (replica) of 'Guernica' beforehand.
2. Casa de Juntas
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4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Sprout15 - Sacramento, United States
The woman at the tourist information office was emphatic that this was the most important place to visit in Guernica--and after I took the short self-guided tour, I better understood why. Beautiful and lovingly preserved space, and the stained glass ceiling in the adjacent room is stunning. You will understand better why Guernica is considered the spiritual heart of the Basque Region after you stop here.
3. Parque de los Pueblos de Europa
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By mgilmore2018 - Boise, United States
I stumbled upon this delightful park just a one- or two-minute walk from the Basque Assembly Hall (Case de Juntas de Gernika) when I arrived at the Hall about 20 or 30 minutes before it was to open. My map showed a park uphill from the Hall, and I walked to it sit in the shade until the Hall opened. The park has water running through it, a duck pond, abundant trees to protect oneself from the sun, and sunny grassy areas for sunbathers and those wanting to bask in the open air and sunshine. The park is probably not a tourist destination in its own right, but is a pleasant place to spend some time sitting or walking before or after vising the Assembly Hall.
4. Mural del "Guernica" de Picasso
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4.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By VWriter - Los Gatos, United States
The short answer, for me, is that the tragedy that occurred in this town, that is, the bombing of the entire town during the Spanish Civil War in 1937, and the world famous artist, Pablo Picasso, who chose to depict it in his huge painting shortly after, created a two fold attraction to the art work. The original is in the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, but if you visit the town of Guernica there is a replica on display. It is done in black, white and grey and is one of most powerful anti-war works of art in the world. Suffering victims, mostly women, children and animals are shown in the aftermath of the violence visited on them. It's late Cubism in style and it is Picasso's strongest political statement. War is cruel, fascism is cruel, the innocent suffer. These themes come out forcefully and you feel the power of history and art in this work.
5. Iglesia Santa Maria
6. Gernika Jai Alai
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