¿Do you want to see, how become Vitoria-Gasteiz important along the centuries, and see the relevance in the past and now? From the hand and konwledge of a native and pasionate about her city, who shows everybody who asked (known or unkown person), see the power points of the city and have a great cultural time!
Get to know the city from power...as it is a city built from the 12th century onwards, among others because it is a crossroads, we will see the different references of power that are still preserved in the city that has been evolving: from the old cathedral which is the oldest, to the Ajuria Enea Palace, which is the most current.
You will learn about the different powerful families and their palaces, the reason for two cathedrals or that Vitoria appears in the Spanish deck... A walk where power never sleeps...
Some of the stops included:
Ancient power (Casco Viejo):
Current power (Zona Nueva. Ensanche):
Don't miss this opportunity, I'm waiting for you!
Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (statue of the Battle of Vitoria). The clothing will depend on the weather.
Knowledge about the foundation of the city and why Ken Follet has a sculpture outside.
If it is not a close opportunity to go inside. A place is good to see the free art gallery (especially photography) and water collecter area that is on the first floor.
Possibility to go inside (if it is not close) to admire the magnificence of the Jewish room. Also, we know why is called 'the cord house'.
Know the history of the weapon and the architecture of the square (Little Arc Street). Enjoy the surround.
Know what is the Diputation and the specific laws that drives in the Basque Country. Also enjoy the surround.
Discover why is called as 'Unfinished Cathedral' and the see the religious museum.
Join to the museums like Weapon or Beautiful Art and also walk through the parks and green areas in the surround.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
