Founded at the dawn of the twelfth century, Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city of exemplary urban design, inviting visitors to leisurely explore its historic centre, the neoclassical expansion, tranquil gardens, and the picturesque Green Ring that surrounds it. The city never fails to impress with its lively cultural life and a gastronomy that celebrates garden-fresh ingredients, always accompanied by the unique Basque wines.
If you want to make the most of your trip to the Basque capital and not miss any of its emblematic corners, read on and discover what to see in Vitoria. Don't hesitate and head to Vitoria with Renfe!
One of the must-sees in Vitoria is its medieval quarter. Its charming corners, gardens and tree-lined promenades form a spectacular backdrop against which stand buildings and historical monuments that cannot be missed on your visit to the capital of Alava.
In addition, the city has a whole green lung (the green ring of Vitoria) that, without losing its careful urban planning, allows its medieval streets to intermingle harmoniously with Renaissance palaces and neoclassical churches.
In this sense, one of the key points of the old town is the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, presided over by the monument to the Battle of Vitoria. In addition to this monument, in this square we find a huge plant sculpture 3 meters high and 7 meters long on which you can read "Vitoria-Gasteiz", the perfect place for a souvenir photo!
Also in this square is the Church of San Miguel, which houses the image of the Virgen Blanca, patron saint of the city. The current building dates from between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, so it has a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance elements. With a rectangular floor plan, inside you can see its three naves covered with ribs in the late Gothic style, as well as its main altarpiece, by Gregorio Fernández.
Beyond this square, the entire historic centre has some of the most important buildings in the city such as the Escoriaza-Esquivel palace, Montehermoso, or the spectacular Casa del Cordón and a network of picturesque streets that will take us back to the medieval past of the city.
Beyond the historical and cultural icons of the city, it is worth getting to know other corners and original and different options that such a charming city offers:
Want more? Don't miss the famous Link to the Vitoria Jazz Festival website, held every year in July, which usually offers exclusive advantages for Renfe travellers.
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