This is the oldest known temple in Vitoria, with origins dating back to the 12th century…read more The main altarpiece was declared a monument in 1999. The Chapel of the Virgen Blanca. Patron Saint of Vitoria is really nice. There are several balconies overlooking the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca and a niche and sculpture of Celedón. The city's festivals usually happen right in front of this church, right on the square. The inside of the church has beautiful artwork and altars. It was a really nice bright temple.

I LOVED this church. I was taking some pictures outside when one of the volunteers told me that…read morethey were going to close shortly and to come in if I wanted to. I am so glad he did. The inside is awe-inspiring, so beautiful! I spent some time meditating and walking around taking in the splendor and beauty of this church.

Beautiful church. They charge 3€ for entrance. It's too bad most people take a peek inside then…read moreleave. The ticket seller is just behind the main entrance. You can potentially just take a peek then leave. I'm sure they can use the money.

What a wonderful place. It faces directly down a busy best food block in San Seba…read more Personally I haven't been inside but it's like any other church according to a source who visited while I lounge on the stairs outside. You can also get a drink and pintxo while waiting outside too. There is an admission fee I believe and wedding on the weekends.

"I Just Paid 5 Bucks to See A Chicken In A Church!"…read more So said Gayle and as we wandered around the Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. You can't miss it. It's in the Center of Town (on the Calle Mayor) and right on the Camino De Santiago. And since historical buildings don't take care of themselves, there's a 3.5 Euro admission fee. I also paid an extra Euro to climb the nearby Tower for a neat view of the Camino and the surrounding medieval quarter. The Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada is dedicated to Saint Dominic de la Calzada. He built roads and bridges for Pilgrims and founded the Hospital that is now the Town's Central Parador. The Cathedral is a Romanesque-Gothic pile containing the Saint's tomb (accessible below), choir murals, and a cool walnut alter piece. The live hen and rooster in a stone chicken coop commemorate a legendary local miracle in which a pair of roasted fowl come back to life to protest (crow) the innocence of a Pilgrim hanged for theft. In the Cathedral itself were the Chickens, a young Priest enthusiastically explaining aspects of his Church (and in Spanish I understood), and a cool "Museum" area that was heavy on Nativity Scenes. There is also a nice gift shop, where I should have picked up a chicken tchotchke, and ended up with a Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Shell. At that point, Gayle half expected that I was going to leave and continue down the Camino de Santiago.

Another can't miss spot in Basque! Beautiful historical church with stunning views of the beach,…read morerock formations, and the ocean. Make sure to take the little hike outside along the trail to get incredible views.