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About gipuzkoa region
Arantzazu Monastery - A compendium of the best contemporary Basque art, this unique geographical area has been a place of attraction since supposedly the Virgin appeared on a hawthorn tree (Arantzan-zu) in 1468, which was believed to be a miracle and converted the site into a place of pilgrimage. This event also ...
Irun - Irun borders with the North Basque Country (Iparralde) and is located in the historical territory of Gipuzkoa within Bidasoa-Txingudi region. Beautiful mountains, such as Peña de Aia (837m), Jaizkibel (545m) and San Marcial Mountains surround the area. There are numerous places that are ...
Onati - Onati is the most aristocratic and monumental town in Gipuzkoa for the artistic grandeur and architectural wealth of its buildings. The town is a real jewel set at foot of Mount Alona (1298 m) in the foothills of Aizkorri Massif. Its many buildings include the 16th century Parish Church of San ...
Ordizia - The historical and city centre of this town, with its medieval layout of narrows streets bubbling with commercial activity, has been declared a Monumental-Historical Site. Its most emblematic buildings are the Parish Church, the Town Hall, the Palaces of Zabala, Abaria and Barrena, Muxika Tower ...
Ordizia - The historical and city centre of this town, with its medieval layout of narrows streets bubbling with commercial activity, has been declared a Monumental-Historical Site. Its most emblematic buildings are the Parish Church, the Town Hall, the Palaces of Zabala, Abaria and Barrena, Muxika Tower ...
Segura - A 13th century medieval town whose historical centre has been declared a Monumental Heritage Site. Its former medieval charm is preserved throughout the town which is home to some distinguised palaces: Guevara (15th century), Ardixarra (16th century) and Lardizabal (18th century) which is now the ...
Tolosa - Tolosa is situated 26 kilometres away from San Sebastian on the N-1 road, at the meeting point of two main road towards Pamplona-Iruña and Madrid. It was the capital of Gipuzkoa between 1844 and 1854 and its historical centre is one of the ...