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Places
to
visit
in the
city
centre
Plaza
de la
Virgen
Blanca:
17th
century,
known
as the
old
square.
In
ancient
times,
markets
were
held
here,
outside
the
city
walls.
The
square
is
dominated
by the
church
of San
Miguel.
All
around
the
square
one
can
see
characteristic
buildings.
In the
centre
stands
the
monument
to the
battle
of
Vitoria.
Church
of San
Antonio:
17th
century
with
Baroque
doorway
and
impressive
sculptures.
Palacio
de la
Provincia:
1833.
Home
of the
Provincial
Council
of
Alava.
New
Cathedral:
1907-1973.
Neo-Gothic
style.
Plaza
de
Espana:
1971.
Forms
a
perfect
square
and
houses
the
main
Town
Hall
on one
side.
Of
special
interest
to the
visitor
is the
Parque
de la
Florida,
dated
1820.
It is
located
behind
the
parliament
building.
These
romantic
gardens
feature
streams
and
copses
and is
one of
the
most
attractive
places
in the
city.
The
bandstand
was
built
in
1890
and is
used
every
Sunday
in the
summer
and
spring.
The
tourist
office
is
located
close
to
here.
Next
to the
park
starts
a
promenade
that
stretches
3.5km
to the
Basilica
de
Armentia.
It is
covered
by a
canopy
of
trees
and is
lined
with
parks,
mansions
and
museums.
The
Paseo
de la
Senda
is
worthy
of a
walk,
whatever
time
of
year. |
