Aulesti is a town and municipality located in the province of
Biscay
Biscay ( ; ; ), is a province of the Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Autonomous Community, heir of the ancient Lordship of Biscay, lying on the south shore of the Bay of Biscay, eponymous bay. The capital and largest city is Bilb ...
, in the autonomous community of the
Basque Country in northern
Spain
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. Aulesti is located in the region of
Lea-Artibai, from
Bilbao
Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the Provinces of Spain, province of Biscay and in the Basque Country (greater region), Basque Country as a whole. It is also the largest city proper in northern Spain. Bilbao is the List o ...
, the capital of Biscay.
Chapels
Nine small chapels are located in Aulesti and its surrounding mountains. These chapels date back to the time of the
Roman Empire
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and were rebuilt in the 19th century.
Mountains
The mountains around Aulesti contain a characteristic
black marble known as Nero Marquino Marble,
which is quarried and shipped worldwide for use as a construction material.
Traditional events
Aulesti is known for several traditional gatherings. One strength-related competition involves farm animals transporting heavy loads of stones. It hosts strength competitions for humans as well. The origin of these traditional events can be traced to the daily work of the Basque farmers.
On September 16 of every year, the town council organizes villagers from Aulesti and other nearby villages go to the Santa Eufemi Chapel in Urregarai.
See also
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Ibarrola
References
External links
AULESTI in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa)
Municipalities in Biscay
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