Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
Top Things to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Top Restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz
What to do and see in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country: The Best Free Things to do
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. Guiartu
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5.0 based on 184 reviews
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2. Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel
3. Parque de la Florida
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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!
4. Anillo Verde
5. Paseo de San Prudencio
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
A wonderful promenade from Florida Park to Armentia Church
6. Plaza de la Burulleria
7. Basilica de San Prudencio de Armentia
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia is a beautiful Romanesque church, original and very old.This church is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the city. This is a must see tourist attraction. Beautiful outside and inside. The church has a Latin cross design with one nave divided into three sections with a cross vault.
8. Mural al Hilo del Tiempo
9. Mural "El Triunfo de Vitoria"
10. Mural Cubiertos de Cielo y Estrellas
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