Vitoria-Gasteiz: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 75 - 185 Jardines de Uleta
 This modern and stylish hotel is situated in one of the nicest residential areas in Vitoria-Gasteiz, and provides apartments with views of the surroun… MoreEUR 20 - 95 Hotel Ruta de Europa
 Hotel Ruta de Europa is located by the AP-1 Motorway, only 7 km from central Vitoria. There is free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour café and a large car park.
Room… MoreEUR 50 - 100 Hotel Palacio de Elorriaga
 The beautifully-restored, 16th-century Palacio de Elorriaga is just 1 km from central Vitoria-Gasteiz. It is surrounded by gardens and offers free Wi-… MoreEUR 30 - 60 Hotel Gorbea
 Hotel Gorbea is just inside Vitoria-Gasteiz Ring Road, 2 km from the city centre. Set in gardens, it is a 10-minute walk from San Martín Park and off… MoreEUR 38 - 75 La Bilbaina
 Located right in the heart of Vitoria-Gasteiz, just outside the city’s old town, this modern hotel offers comfortable accommodation with great views… MoreEUR 69 - 95 La Casa de Los Arquillos
 The Casa de Los Arquillos can be found next to Plaza Nueva in the historical centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi access and f… MoreEUR 45 - 230 Silken Ciudad de Vitoria
 Reached through an impressive vestibule, flooded with natural light by a huge skylight, emphasizing its classical architecture, the hotel is located c… MoreEUR 51 - 193 Sercotel Boulevard Vitoria-Gasteiz
 Hotel Boulevard Vitoria-Gasteiz is located in northern Vitoria, next to Boulevard Shopping Centre. It is a modern hotel offering free Wi-Fi in public … MoreEUR 41 - 233 NH Canciller Ayala
 NH Canciller Ayala has an ideal setting in the heart of Vitoria. It offers stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi access in public areas.
… MoreEUR 38 - 69 Hotel Desiderio
 The Desiderio Hotel is located in the Medieval town of Vitoria-Gasteiz. It is 50 metres from the Museum of Contemporary Art and 150 metres from the Ca… MoreEUR 35 - 74 Hotel Dato
 Hotel Dato is an ornately decorated hotel located 300 metres from Vitoria train station in the heart of the Basque Country. It offers free Wi-Fi and s… MoreEUR 30 - 55 Dato 2
 This establishment is located in the heart of the city and only a few steps and you are among the best shops and restaurants.
The building has been … MoreEUR 42 - 210 Barceló Hotel Gasteiz
 This hotel is set in the centre of Vitoria, 200 metres from the Europa Convention Centre. It offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi… MoreEUR 49 - 97 Apartamentos Irenaz
 Irenaz Apartamentos are located 10 minutes’ by tram from Vitoria´s centre and have direct access to a private garage. They feature free intern… MoreEUR 40 - 65 Duque de Wellington
 Set in a residential area with easy access into the centre, this smart and simple hotel has its very own Irish-style tavern and you can start the day … MoreEUR 7 - 120 Gobeo Park
 Conveniently located on one of the main routes into Vitoria-Gasteiz, this modern hotel stands out for its stylish, minimalist design and chic, on-site… MoreEUR 43 - 114 Hotel Almoneda
 Hotel Almoneda can be found in the centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz, next to Florida Park. It has free Wi-Fi.
The rooms have modern furniture and air condit… MoreEUR 43 - 160 Holiday Inn Express Vitoria
 Holiday Inn Express Vitoria is located just outside the Jundiz Industrial Park, 6 km outside Vitoria-Gasteiz. It offers a 24-hour front desk, free par… MoreEUR 39 - 1,000 Gran Hotel Lakua
 Situated a short drive from central Vitoria, this complex is well located for the road to Bilbao and the airport. It has free Wi-Fi, free bicycle rent… MoreEUR 45 - 151 AC General Alava
 This stylish, contemporary hotel lies on the main central street of Vitoria-Gasteiz, beside the congress centre of this conveniently located city in t… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vitoria-Gasteiz: Guide
This article is about the Spanish City. For other uses see Vitoria (disambiguation).
Vitoria-Gasteiz (Basque: Gasteiz, known officially as Vitoria-Gasteiz in both languages), is a city in northern Spain, capital city of the province of Álava and of the Autonomous communities of Spain|autonomous region of the Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country, being the second largest city in the Basque Country by population.
History
In the year 1181, Sancho VI of Navarre|Sancho VI the Wise, King of Navarre founded the town of 'Nueva Victoria' as a defensive outpost on top of a hill at the site of the previous settlement of Gasteiz. In 1200, the town was captured by the troops of Alfonso VIII of Kingdom of Castile|Castile, who annexed the town to the Kingdom of Castile. The town was progressively enlarged and in 1431 it was granted the title of City by John II of Castile|King Juan II of Castile.
The principal episode in the later history of Vitoria-Gasteiz is the Battle of Vitoria of the Peninsular War on 21 June 1813. The France|French troops were comprehensively beaten by the Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington|Duke of Wellington and French control of Spain was ended. There is a monument commemorating this battle in the main square of the city, known as the Monument to Independence - Monumento a la Independencia.
The old part of the city (el casco viejo), which lies on an elevation, is very well conserved and contains a number of remarkable monuments: Casa del Cordon (a house from the XV century), the gothic architecture|gothic cathedral of Sta. Maria (XIV century), the Museum of Archaeology (XVI century) and the Torre de Doña Otxanda (a tower holding the Museum of Natural Sciences). The extension (el ensanche) was built south of the old city centre during the XIX century and contains the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (a square where the Fiestas de la Blanca start) with the church of San Miguel, Los Arquillos (an Arcade (architecture)), and the Plaza Nueva (or de España, a square that holds every Sunday morning a street market). Further south, the Paseo de Fray Francisco is a wide street sided by mansions, many of which have been recently adapted for public use: El Palacio de Ajuria Enea (the residence of the Lehendakari), the Museum of Arts, Museo de la Armeria (weapons) and Museo Fournier de Naipes (playing cards).
Economy and Demographics
The economy of Vitoria-Gasteiz is diverse, and many manufacturing companies have operations here, including
Mercedes-Benz, Michelin and Naipes Heraclio Fournier|Heraclio Fournier, the latter being headquartered here. The city has been ranked second in standard of living among all cities in Spain, and first as to green areas and cultural places per capita.
Culture
Music
Vitoria-Gasteiz hosts two annual international music festivals:
The International Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival, from the 10th to the 16th of July
The Azkena Rock Festival, in late August and early September
Local Festivities
The Fiestas de la Blanca festival is celebrated every year from the 4th to the 9th of August in honour of the patron saint of the city, and features a programme of special events, activities and free open-air concerts.
Sports
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