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Church of Santa María de los Reyes
Its 14th century polychrome Gothic portico, which preserves the original colors of the 17th century, is a jewel of the r
País Vasco / Álava
ÁlavaPaís Vasco
Laguardia (EN)
ÁlavaPaís VascoIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
635m
ALTITUDE
S. XIII
WALLS
1.500
INHABITANTS
300
WINERIES
What you'll find here
Castle / Fortress
vestigios · MEDIEVAL
restos del castillo
Walled precinct
recinto completo · S. XIII
muralla completa
Defensive tower
en pie · S. XIII · Open to visitors
torre abacial
Fortified church
S. XIII · Open to visitors
Santa María
Palace / Manor house
×2
Samaniego y Casa Garcetas
Remarkable main square
Plaza Mayor
Historic cemetery
S. XIX · Open to visitors
pórtico neoclásico
Gothic gem
S. XIV-XV · Open to visitors
portada policromada
Renaissance gem
S. XVI · Open to visitors
San Juan
National Historic Site
villa amurallada
Underground wine cellars
Open to visitors
calados medievales
Designation of origin / PGI
Rioja Alavesa
Stone village
Jewish quarter
antigua judería
Laguardia, where the sea and medieval stone meet.
Laguardia, in the south of the province of Alava, occupies a privileged place in the Rioja Alavesa. Its location in the central part of the region, dominating the valley, responds to the warrior spirit of its founder and the defensive mission it had against the kingdom of Navarre. The population center is located on a whimsical hill that simulates the hull of a ship sailing north. The surroundings of the town, as attested by the archaeological remains found, the site of La Hoya and the numerous dolmens, were populated from time immemorial. Today Laguardia maintains the typical town planning of
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What to see
Places of interest
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POI
Abbatial Tower
Medieval tower of the XII-XIII centuries. It serves as a lookout with 360° views over the village and vineyards.
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Plaza Mayor and Carillon Clock
Heart of the village. The town hall has a carillon clock with automatons performing a typical dance.
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Medieval wall and gates
Thirteenth-century wall built by order of Sancho el Fuerte of Navarre. Five gates remain: Carnicerías, Mercadal, Páganos
05
POI
Casa de la Primicia
The oldest civil building in Laguardia, dating from the 14th century. It is a reference of the medieval architecture of
What to do in Laguardia
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Laguardia is located in Álava, País Vasco.
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