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Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spanish: [biˈtoɾja ɣasˈtejθ,-ɣasˈtejs]; Basque: [bitoɾja ɣas̺teis̻]; also historically spelled Vittoria in English) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Country and of the province of Álava in northern Spain.
Founded at the end of the 12th century, present-day Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city of exemplary urban design. The Basque capital preserves a medieval quarter with lots of traditional architecture, such as Plaza de la Virgen Blanca or historic buildings like the cathedral of Santa María.
Vitoria-Gasteiz, home of the Basque parliament and capital of the Basque Country, is a green city, rich in natural areas and a just short distance from Rioja Alavesa, a world-class wine tourism area.
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Vitoria-Gasteiz isn’t on the tourist radar yet and that only adds to its appeal and authenticity. Vitoria-Gasteiz is the most modest of all the Basque cities. It doesn’t have a fancy beach like San Sebastian nor a Guggenheim Museum like Bilbao and because of this it is often overlooked.
Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spanish: Vitoria, Basque: Gasteiz) is in the heart of the Basque Country in Spain. The old town has some of the best preserved medieval streets and plazas in the region and it is one of very few cities with two cathedrals.
Vitoria is a pleasant town with a relaxed atmosphere, lots of excellent Basque restaurants and bars and some beautiful Renaissance palaces and impressive churches. It is relatively quiet, not being on the main tourist trail, making it a very relaxing place to visit.
