Plaza de los Fueros- Tourism in Vitoria-Gasteiz

This monumental complex was built in 1981 in homage to the Basque Charters (Fueros) and it is the work of sculptor Eduardo Chillida and the architect Peña Ganchegui. Constructed in pink granite, it has a frontón court, a space for traditional bull challenges, a bowling alley and an amphitheatre-style space with tiered seating. Designed to host rural Basque sporting events and cultural activities, it has become a local meeting and leisure place. Below, protected by a labyrinthine fortress, is Chillida's sculpture dedicated to the fueros (Basque Charters).

Must-sees

1. Contemplate the Chillida statue named “Homenaje a los Fueros” ('Homage to the Basque Charters’) located at the junction of Calle Independencia and Calle Postas.
2. Find the spot in the bull challenging arena which makes a great echo.
3. Turn up in the afternoon to watch a typical Alaves bowling match in the ‘bolatoki’, where Postas and Fueros streets meet.
4. Enjoy a display of rural sport or an open-air show during the summer months.

Location

Plaza de los Fueros. 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz.

View with Google Maps

Visits and further information

More information about guided tours at the Tourist Office.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/vgturismo/albums/72157678124820867

Related information

Your opinion matters to us

If you prefer, you can send usyour comments. You need to login.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Details of your topic *

Attach File [Max. 5 Mbytes]

Name or Nick name with which the comment will published

Type of topic *

Public

Private

State of mind *

Happy

Normal

Sad

Very sad

Select the language of the subject.

Spanish

Basque

If you wish to be notified that you have a response regarding this matter, enter your email address:

Other contact information:

Prefix

Telephone