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VITORIA
Vitoria or Gasteiz
is the capital of the Basque Country and the home of the Basque
government. It was built on a hill in the province's highest
point on the remins of the ancient town of Gasteiz. The oldest
part of the city El Campo Suso, is the sight of a victorious battle
with a Moorish army. The main historical building in the old town is
the Plaza de la virgen blanca which houses a monument to commemorate
a battle in which the Duke of Wellington defeated a French army in
1813. On the hillside above the plaza is the church of San
Miguel which contains a statue of the Virgen Blanca the patron saint
of the city. Other historic buildings in the old part are the
16th century Palacio Escoriaza Esquibel. This area is a
favourite haunt of youngsters , the narrow alleys are lined with
bars and the atmosphere is buzzing. There are a number of
museums in Vitoria including the Museo de Arqueologia a 16th century
half timbered house. Exhibits include Roman statues from
Álvea and medieval artefacts.
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