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Castles and Heritage Sites

This collection features the defensive architecture and aristocratic heritage of the Gipuzkoa region, spanning from prehistoric caves to medieval fortifications. Highlights include the 12th-century Mota Castle atop Mount Urgull, the imposing 16th-century Charles V Castle in Hondarribia, and the UNESCO-listed Ekain cave paintings. The selection showcases fortified city gates, Renaissance palaces, and Gothic churches, offering a comprehensive look at the strategic military history and cultural evolution of the Basque Country.

Castles and Heritage Sites — خريطة

Raimundo Pastor / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Mota Castle

12th-century fortress situated on Mount Urgull. It houses the House of History museum and is topped by a landmark 12-meter statue of the Sacred Heart.

Maribuena / CC BY-SA 3.0 es

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Palacio Zuloaga

18th-century urban palace in Hondarribia's old town. It features a Baroque stone facade with a prominent coat of arms and currently houses the municipal library.

Zarateman / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Charles V Castle

10th-century stone fortress extensively rebuilt in the 16th century by Emperor Charles V. The building features massive masonry walls and now operates as a Parador hotel.

D

Puerta de Santa María

The main 16th-century entrance gate to the walled city of Hondarribia, featuring a sun-dial and the city's carved coat of arms above the archway.

Xabier Cañas / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

Fuerte de Ametzagaña

Ruins of a 19th-century fort located in Ametzagaña Park. It was constructed during the Carlist Wars as part of the defensive perimeter surrounding San Sebastián.

Xabi1980 / CC BY 3.0

F

Narros Jauregia

16th-century Renaissance palace located on Zarautz beach. Built with ashlar stone, it historically served as the summer residence for Queen Isabella II of Spain.

TRAILERS MUSEUM / CC BY-SA 4.0

G

Villa mauresque

Early 20th-century Neo-Moorish villa in Hendaye. Designated as a historical monument, it features distinctive horseshoe arches and orientalist architectural elements.

Uranzu / CC BY-SA 4.0

H

Zumeltzegi dorrea

13th-century medieval tower house in Oñati. Once the residence of the Lords of Guevara, the structure features thick stone walls and now functions as a hotel.

I

Castillo de San Telmo

16th-century coastal fortification built on the cliffs of Hondarribia to protect the port of Higuer from pirate attacks and naval incursions.

Uranzu / CC BY-SA 4.0

J

Gazteluzar

Ruins of a 16th-century triangular fortress built to defend the border. It remains a significant example of Renaissance military engineering in the Bidasoa region.

//www.argazkiak.org/GipuzkoaKultura/ / CC BY-SA 3.0

K

Ekain

UNESCO World Heritage site containing exceptional Magdalenian cave paintings, primarily depicting horses. A precise replica, Ekainberri, is located nearby for public viewing.

L

Puerta exterior de San Nicolas

A secondary defensive gate in Hondarribia's fortification system, once featuring a drawbridge to control access through the city's exterior walls.

M

Baluarte de la Reina

A massive 16th-century stone bastion forming part of the Renaissance-era defensive walls designed to protect the southern flank of Hondarribia.

Jasagarra / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Nuestra Sra. de la Asunción y del Manzano

Gothic-Renaissance church built between the 15th and 16th centuries. It features a Baroque bell tower and was constructed over the remains of ancient Romanesque walls.

O

San Millan Eliza

Medieval church in Zizurkil featuring a mix of Gothic and Baroque elements, characterized by its heavy stone construction and regional religious significance.

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