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Plaza Virgen Blanca, Vitoria

Virgen Blanca Plaza, Gasteiz, Euskadi

Description

Plaza de la Virgen Blanca is the historical public square of Victoria, where food markets and even bullfights used to take place. In the centre stands a monument commemorating the Battle of Vitoria that took place in 1813, during the Spanish War of Independence. The Church of San Miguel marks the northern end of the square and its eastern side opens onto the city's own Plaza de España.

Access & Transport

The square is in the heart of the old city, 600m north of the train station (8mins walk). Vitoria itself is 60km south of Bilbao, 100km west of Pamplona, and 120km northeast of Burgos. There are direct trains to Pamplona (65mins) and Burgos (85mins)

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with the Plaza de Espana, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, and for those keen on some contemporary art, the Artium museum.

Meta review

One of the landmarks of Vitoria, the plaza is considered a must see for any visitor to the city in travel guides and online reviews. The latter highlight its busy and lively atmosphere, the photo shot to be taken with the name of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the various bars and shops around, but they also note that there is nothing exceptional about it from an architectural perspective.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally, there is no data at the neighbourhood level, but it is mostly concrete with few green spaces. Part of the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

The Plaza de la Virgen Blanca is arguably a must-see in the city but, other than the old buildings surrounding it, it lacks charm. Just make sure to include this in your discovery of the historical center but no need to budget much time for it.

Key positive

Centrally located wih other attractions nearby

Key negative

Nothing really impressive or original

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 40m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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