Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Things to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country: The Best Museums
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. Galeria Iradier 9
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Iradier 9 is a gallery specialized in quality Works of art located in center of Vitoria-Gasteiz. And they will guide you towards making the right investment. You will find formidable names from the national scene along with emerging artists focused on the future. 10 -12 exhibitions a year are organized.- We send you the purchase pictures FREE (Only Europe)
2. Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
3. Museo de Bellas Artes
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
4. Museo Armeria Vitoria
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
5. Museo de los Faroles
6. Museo Fournier de Naipes de Alava
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4.0 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By helendc1 - Stirling, United Kingdom
We found this a very informative visit with lovely helpful staff. It was very interesting to see how playing cards developed over the years and how they were made and the machines that made them. There was no admission charge for this museum.
7. Artium Museum
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4.0 based on 125 reviews
Artium is the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Basque Country. The Museum houses a grand collection devoted to basque and spanish artists belonging to 20th and 21st centuries. Artium also holds several exhibitions on contemporary art. The museum's architecture is unique. Althoug in the outside the visitor can see sculptures by Richard Serra, Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza, the galleries are mostly below street level and, just as in a wine cellar, the best is almost out of sight. Families are welcome.
8. Bibat Museum
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
9. Deposito de Agua - Montermoso
10. Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Alava
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
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