10 Sights & Landmarks in Vitoria-Gasteiz That You Shouldn't Miss

July 6, 2021 Agatha Simes

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. La Ciudad Pintada

Zaramaga, 01013 Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

La Ciudad Pintada

2. Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel

Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain +34 945 16 15 98 http://turismo.euskadi.eus/es/patrimonio-cultural/iglesia-de-san-miguel-arcangel/aa30-12375/es/
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel

3. Catedral de Santa Maria

Canton de Santa Maria 3, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain +34 945 25 51 35 [email protected] http://www.catedralvitoria.eus/
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4.5 based on 1,512 reviews

Catedral de Santa Maria

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. Mural La Noche mas Corta

Canton de las Carnicerias, Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain http://www.muralismopublico.com/p/es/los-murales/la-noche-mas-corta.php
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Mural La Noche mas Corta

5. Canton Anorbin House No. 14

Calle Correria 12 near Virgen Blanca Square, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Canton Anorbin House No. 14

6. Torre de San Vicente de Vitoria

Cuesta de San Vicente, Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain +34 945 16 15 98
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Torre de San Vicente de Vitoria

La Torre de San Vicente esta en la Iglesia de San Vicente.

7. Plaza de la Burulleria

Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain http://www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/wb021/was/contenidoAction.do?idioma=es&uid=u493440c5_166141e1276__7ba3
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Plaza de la Burulleria

8. Basilica de San Prudencio de Armentia

Armentiabo Bidea, 24, 01007 Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain https://www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/wb021/was/contenidoAction.do?idioma=es&uid=a810c37_125fceffe0c__7fe7
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Basilica de San Prudencio de Armentia

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.

9. Mural al Hilo del Tiempo

Plaza de las Burullerias, Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain http://www.muralismopublico.com/p/es/los-murales/al-hilo-del-tiempo.php
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Mural al Hilo del Tiempo

10. Mural "El Triunfo de Vitoria"

Calle Santa Maria 9, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain http://www.muralismopublico.com/p/es/murales/vitoria-gasteiz/que-haremos-con-lo-que-sabemos-moving-mural-2011.php
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Mural "El Triunfo de Vitoria"

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