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Abetxuko
Abetxuko (, ) is a neighborhood and ''Concejo (Álava), concejo'' in the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz in Álava, Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, Spain. It is located north of the Zadorra river, which separates it from the rest of the city. History Abetxuko was first mentioned in the ' of 1025, where the name is spelled ''Avoggoco''. In 1257 and 1331 it appeared as ''Abuchucu''. It was from the seventeenth century that the modern form, ''Abechuco'', started to be more widely used. At first the Basque name of the village was a simple adaptation to the Basque spelling, which is the one that became official. However, in 2001 the Royal Academy of the Basque Language proposed ''Abetxuku'' as its standard Basque name. Abetxuko became administratively linked to Vitoria-Gasteiz in the fourteenth century, when king Alfonso XI granted the city jurisdiction over it and another 41 hamlets in dispute between the city and the Brotherhood of Arriaga, Brotherhood of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitoria-Gasteiz Tram
The Vitoria-Gasteiz tram (, ) is a tram system in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, Spain. It is operated by Euskotren under the brand Euskotren Tranbia (which also manages the tram system Bilbao tram, in Bilbao). Inaugurated on 23 December 2008, it comprises two lines totaling . System Station design The whole line has twenty-three stations (as of May 2021). All tram stops have Low-floor tram, low platforms, are un-staffed and have automated ticket machines for ticket sales. Once bought, the ticket must be validated on the validation machine located next to the ticket machine. The floors of the stations are virtually level with those of the trams, so this allows wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs and the elderly to board the tram easily with no steps. In 2019, due to the introduction of the longer 600 series trams; all stops had their platforms lengthened, with the exception of Parlamento/Legebiltzarra stop, Parlamento/Legebiltzarra (due t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abetxuko Bridge
The Abetxuko Bridge is a steel girder bridge with organic forms in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Basque Country, Spain. The Abetxuko Bridge over the Zadorra River is one of several projects being built by Vitoria council to improve mobility for its citizens and, above all, for the inhabitants of the Abetxuko area who for several decades have only been able to reach the city centre via an old, bridge. The narrow deck on the old bridge only has space for two carriageways and a narrow pedestrian walkway. Crossing the bridge was risky for pedestrians as they are so close to the traffic, a danger which the council decided to eliminate in 2005. Also the old bridge had limited hydraulic capacity. It remains just to the east of the current bridge. The construction of the bridge was also central to the regeneration plan for the area (the green corridor of Vitoria). The project was intended to improve the mobility between the Abetxuko neighbourhood and the centre of Vitoria, connecting the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz (; ; also historically spelled Vittoria in English) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country and of the provinces of Spain, province of Álava in northern Spain. It holds the autonomous community's Basque Parliament, House of Parliament, the headquarters of the Government, and the Lehendakari, Lehendakari's (Prime Minister's) official residency. The municipality—which comprises not only the city but also the mainly agricultural lands of 63 villages around—is the largest in the Basque Country, with a total area of , and it has a population of 261,494 (January 2025). The dwellers of Vitoria-Gasteiz are called ''vitorianos'' or ''gasteiztarrak'', while traditionally they are dubbed ''babazorros'' (Basque language, Basque for 'bean sacks'). Vitoria-Gasteiz is a dynamic city with strengths in healthcare, aeronautics, the automotive industry, and viticulture. It is the first Spanish municipality to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concejo (Álava)
The ''concejos'' (, ) are a type of sub-municipal administrative unit in the province of Álava, Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, Spain. Within the Spanish legal framework, the general name for such sub-municipal units is minor local entity (formally in also known by their acronym ). The existence of ''concejos'' in Álava is documented since the 13th century. Their current status dates from 1984, when a law providing for elections to the ''concejos'' was passed; and from 1995, when their juridical status was clarified. See also * Local government in Spain Notes References External links ACOA-AKE * {{BasqueCountry-geo-stub Local government in Spain Álava Concejos in Álava, Basque politics __NOTOC__ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitoria - Abetxuko, Parroquia De San Jose Obrero 1
Vitoria or Vitória may refer to: People * Francisco de Vitoria (c. 1483–1546), a Spanish Renaissance theologian * Alberto Vitoria (1956–2010), Spanish footballer * Rui Vitória (born 1970), Portuguese retired footballer * Sofia Vitória (born 1979), Portuguese singer * Steven Vitória (born 1987), Canadian soccer player Places Brazil * Vitória, Espírito Santo, capital city of the state of Espírito Santo * Vitória (island), on which the city in Espírito Santo is located * Vitória de Santo Antão, city in Pernambuco * Vitória da Conquista, city in the state of Bahia * Greater Vitória, an administrative unit of Brazil * Vitória Brasil, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil * Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vitória, Brazil * Vitória, Salvador, a neighborhood in the Brazilian city of Salvador in the state of Bahia Portugal * Vitória (Porto), a parish of the Portuguese city of Porto Spain * Roman Catholic Diocese of Vitoria, Spain * Vitoria-Gasteiz, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir
The Ullíbarri-Gamboa Reservoir (, ) is located in Álava, Basque Country, Spain. With a total capacity of , it is the largest reservoir in the Basque Country. Together with the nearby , it provides water to the nearby city of Vitoria-Gasteiz and to Bilbao and its metropolitan area. The whole reservoir has been designated as a Natura 2000 site, and the southeastern end of the reservoir is also protected as a Ramsar wetland. It is also a popular leisure area, particularly for hiking and bathing. History The first proposal for a reservoir system in the Zadorra river was made by Manuel Uribe-Echevarría in 1926. A concession for the construction of the reservoir was granted by the government in 1935. The concession was taken over by Altos Hornos de Vizcaya in 1945 and by its subsidiary Saltos y Aguas del Zadorra in 1947. The construction of the dam started that year and lasted until 1957. The reservoir flooded the former valley and municipality of , which was formally dissolved i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badaia Range
Badaia () or Badaya () is a mountain range of the Basque Mountains, Spain; in the province of Álava Álava () or Araba (), officially Araba/Álava, is a Provinces of Spain, province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, heir of the ancient Basque señoríos#Lords of Álava, Lordship .... The highest summit is , with an elevation of . The Santa Catalina Botanical Garden is located at the foot of the range. References External links * Mountain ranges of the Basque Country (autonomous community) Geography of Álava {{Basque-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Botanical Garden Of Santa Catalina
The Santa Catalina Botanical Garden (, ) is located in the municipality of Iruña de Oca, province of Álava, Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, Spain. The garden is centered around the ruins of the Santa Catalina convent, located between the Zadorra river and the Badaia Range, close to Trespuentes. History The origins of the botanical garden The Iruña family, probably the most powerful family of Iruña de Oca, were the ones that built the tower house in the thirteenth century, a century of feudal revolts. A century and a half later when there was peace in the area, the Iruña decided to change their place of residence and built a new building in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Vitoria (now Doña Otxanda tower), and gave their former residence to the order of Hieronymites. A few years later it was passed to the Augustinians, Augustinian monks, who built the monastery of Santa Catalina, and kept the old tower. In the old tower they attached a church which had its own clois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crucifixion In The Arts
Crucifixions and crucifixes have appeared in the arts and popular culture from before the era of the pagan Roman Empire. The crucifixion of Jesus has been depicted in a wide range of religious art since the 4th century CE, frequently including the appearance of mournful onlookers such as the Virgin Mary, Pontius Pilate, and angels, as well as antisemitic depictions portraying Jews as responsible for Christ's death. Modern art and culture have also seen the rise of images of crucifixion being used to make statements unconnected with Christian iconography, or even just used for shock value. Art Late antiquity The earliest known artistic representations of crucifixion predate the Christian era, including Greek representations of mythical crucifixions inspired by the use of the punishment by the Persians. The Alexamenos graffito, currently in the museum in the Palatine Hill, Rome, is a Roman graffito from the 2nd century CE which depicts a man worshiping a crucified donkey. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romanesque Architecture In Spain
Romanesque architecture in Spain is the architectural style reflective of Romanesque architecture, with peculiar influences both from architectural styles outside the Iberian Peninsula via Italy and France as well as traditional architectural patterns from within the peninsula. Romanesque architecture was developed in and propagated throughout Europe for more than two centuries, ranging approximately from the late tenth century until the thirteenth century. During the eighth century, though Carolingian Renaissance extended its influence to Christians, Christian Western Europe, Christian Spain remained attached to the traditional Hispano-Roman and Gothic art, Gothic culture, without being influenced by European cultural movements, until the arrival of the Romanesque art, Romanesque. Romanesque architecture spread throughout the entire northern half of Spain, reaching as far as the Tagus river, at the height of the ''Reconquista'' and ''Repoblación'', movements which greatly fav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extremadura
Extremadura ( ; ; ; ; Fala language, Fala: ''Extremaúra'') is a landlocked autonomous communities in Spain, autonomous community of Spain. Its capital city is Mérida, Spain, Mérida, and its largest city is Badajoz. Located in the central-western part of the Iberian Peninsula, it is crossed from east to west by the Tagus and Guadiana rivers. The autonomous community is formed by the two largest provinces of Spain: Province of Cáceres, Cáceres and Province of Badajoz, Badajoz. Extremadura is bordered by Portugal to the west and by the autonomous communities of Castile and León (north), Castilla–La Mancha (east), and Andalusia (south). It is an important area for wildlife, particularly with the major reserve at Monfragüe, which was designated a National Park in 2007, and the International Tagus River Natural Park (''Parque Natural Tajo Internacional''). The Government of Extremadura, regional government is led by the president of the Regional Government of Extremadura, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Castile And León
Castile and León is an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in northwestern Spain. Castile and León is the largest autonomous community in Spain by area, covering 94,222 km2. It is, however, sparsely populated, with a population density below 30/km2. While Capital of Castile and León, a capital has not been explicitly declared, the seats of the executive and legislative powers are set in Valladolid by law, and for all purposes that city (also the most populated municipality) serves as the ''de facto'' regional capital. Castile and León is a landlocked region, bordered by Portugal as well as by the Spanish autonomous communities of Galicia (Spain), Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Autonomous Community, Basque Country, La Rioja (Spain), La Rioja, Aragon, Castilla–La Mancha, the Community of Madrid and Extremadura. Chiefly comprising the northern half of the Meseta Central, Inner Plateau, it is surrounded by mountain barriers (the Cantabrian Mount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
