Museum of Fournier de Naipes, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Name: Museum of Fournier de Naipes
Address: Aiztogile Kalea, 54, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01001, Spain
Telephone: +34 945 20 37 07

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Museum of Fournier de Naipes, Vitoria-Gasteiz

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The Fournier Museum of Playing Cards is a playing card museum located in Vitoria, Spain. It originated as a private collection in 1916 by Félix Alfaro Fournier, the grandson of the founder of Naipes Heraclio Fournier. It was bought by the government of Álava and was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1984. In 1994, it moved to its current location in the Bendaña palace which it shares with the Álava Museum of Archaeology. ()

Local name: Museo Fournier de Naipes Coordinates: 42°50'59"N, 2°40'16"W

Address

Aiztogile Kalea, 54Distrito 1 (Casco Viejo)Vitoria-Gasteiz 01001 Spain

Contact

+34 945 20 37 07

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Museum of Fournier de Naipes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mendizorrotza Stadium, Ajuria Enea, Church of San Miguel, Cathedral of María Inmaculada of Vitoria.

1.4 miSW
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Palace, Forts and castles
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Church of San Miguel, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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~630 ftS
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House of Cordón, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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~960 ftS
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Los Arquillos, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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~700 ftS
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Church of San Vicente Mártir, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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~1240 ftSW
Square, Park, Architecture
Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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~1120 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of San Pedro Apóstol, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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La Florida Park, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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~1430 ftS
Square, Historic walking areas
Plaza de los Fueros, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Fournier de Naipes open?

Museum of Fournier de Naipes is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Fournier de Naipes?

Nearby attractions include House of Cordón, Vitoria-Gasteiz (4 min walk), Cathedral of Santa María de Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz (4 min walk), Church of San Vicente Mártir, Vitoria-Gasteiz (4 min walk), Artium Museum, Vitoria-Gasteiz (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Fournier de Naipes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Fournier de Naipes:

Bus

Francia / San Antón • Lines: G1, L3, L4 (4 min walk)
Francia 23 • Lines: L3, L4 (4 min walk)

Tram

Legebiltzarra/Parlamento • Lines: T1, T2 (9 min walk)
Lovaina • Lines: T1, T2 (12 min walk)

Train

Vitoria-Gasteiz (15 min walk)