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!
You don't know Vitoria? Learn about its history through its historic center, Ensanche and noble area.
This is the tour you need....We will not have fratricidal fights like in some famous television series, but I will tell you about the burulleros 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 White Virgin or why Álava "has a hole in the middle"...
And as a culmination, we will visit one of the most stately and spectacular areas, where the majestic Ajuria Enea Palace is located, the center of democratic power today.
Some of the stops included:
Ancient power (Casco Viejo):
Current power (Zona Nueva. Ensanche):
If you want to learn these and other curiosities, and perhaps a joke about Basques, don't miss the opportunity..., "Vitoria is coming"!
Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (statue of the Battle of Vitoria). 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).
