A journey to the 16th century inland Gipuzkoa

Oñati
Oñati

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The first weekend in June you can enjoy free guided tours to discover the rich cultural heritage of the Debagoiena region, closely linked to the 16th century.

Oñati

The University of Sancti Spiritus, as well as being the first university in the Basque Country, is one of the most spectacular examples of the Basque Renaissance. This building, which has become one of the most representative of the 16th century in Gipuzkoa, is the legacy of Rodrigo Merkado de Zuazola. We will be able to learn about Oñati in the 16th century from one of the most important figures of the period.

Dates: 3rd and 4th of June at 13:00

Starting point: University Sancti Spiritus

Elgeta
Elgeta

Elgeta

"Trenches on the Azula Heights of Azkonabita". A route that shows and explains the line of trenches and shelters in the area of the Azula pass. The place where the Kirikiño and Saseta battalions were located and the last defence of the Aixola road, the machine gun post and the Goikomendi trench. It will also be possible to visit the place where the Karabieta cannon was located.

Date: 4 June at 10:30 a.m.

Starting point: Elgeta Square

Bergara
Bergara

Bergara

Historical gardens

A tour of the municipality, starting at the Laboratorium museum and following a circular route visiting the most significant gardens in the municipality. We will talk about their history, structure, canalisations, plants brought from distant lands as well as autochthonous plants.

Date: 4 June at 11:00 a.m.

Starting point: Laboratorium museoa

Monumental Bergara

We will visit the historic centre of the town. The visitor will find an unexpected "open-air museum", with unusual buildings that create a very special architectural style: Italian, Central European, Sevillian Baroque, Basque Gothic... These styles are still alive in the streets as an unparalleled exhibition of European art from the 16th-18th centuries.

Date: 4 June at 12:30 p.m.

Starting point: Laboratorium museoa

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