SPAIN ~ Vitoria Gasteiz - Basque Country ~

...Pretty views of Vitoria-Gasteiz... the capital city and cultural heart of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country and of Alava territory.... home of the Basque parliament... a vibrant and charming city with the best preserved medieval center of all the Basque Cities... there are an incredible assortment of Renaissance and Romanesque mansions dating back to the 1500’s... the Cathedral of Santa Maria is one of the most impressive and captivating in the whole of Spain... the old town is home to several palaces as well... known for pintxos or tapas bars... Vitoria-Gasteiz is also one of the greenest cities, rich in natural areas... Thanks a lot Josep & Assumpta ! \_(♥‿♥)_/

Vitoria-Gasteiz is located in Northern Spain (in the south of the Basque Country) and was founded in 1180 by the Navarrese King Sancho VI, who conquered the small hill village of Gasteiz and decided to call it New Victoria. The municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz is made up of a small city and 64 small rural population centres. It is the provincial capital of Alava.

The official name of Vitoria-Gasteiz is a compound name of its traditional names in Spanish and Basque, respectively. By inhabitants, it is still generally referred to as either Vitoria or Gasteiz, depending on the language spoken.

Stamps:

King Felipe VI
(Issued 19-01-2015)

The 1st Anniversary of the Death of Montserrat Caballé
(Issued 31-05-2019)

National Stamp Design Competition
(Issued 05-02-2019)