Kaixo, I am Lorena! I born in the city and I want to show you how important it became along the centuries. When you finish the walk, you are going to learn a little bit more about (of course) the history of the city, the traditions of the area and the particular humor and life of the basque people. So if you want to have a complete knowlege of where are you, don't hesitate to come!
Don't know Vitoria? This is the tour you need.
Why? Because you will feel the power emanating through buildings that belonged to powerful families, others that belong to the Church or political institutions…
We won't have fratricidal fights like in some famous television series, but I will tell you about the troublemakers who worked in the city, why Ken Follet has a statue in the Old Cathedral or why the Casa del Cordón has such a small door...
I will also tell you about the "bloody" machete in the Plaza del Machete , the stories surrounding the Virgen Blanca or why Álava "has a hole in the middle"....
And as a grand finale, we will visit one of the most stately and spectacular areas, where the majestic Ajuria Enea Palace is located, the current centre of democratic power.
Some of the stops included:
Ancient Power (Old Town):
Current power (New Zone. Expansion):
If you want to learn these and other curiosities, culture and have a good time… don't hesitate, the “power” is waiting for you!
Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (monument to the Battle of Vitoria, back, where the date of the battle is). 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).