Armentia, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Name: Armentia
Address: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

#13 among attractions in Vitoria-Gasteiz

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Armentia is one of the villages associated with Vitoria-Gasteiz. Its name comes from the Latin word armentum, which translated into English means "intensive farming". The village is well known for its 161ha park created in the 1998. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°49'60"N, 2°42'0"W

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Distrito 2 (Mendizorrotza)Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain

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Armentia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mendizorrotza Stadium, Ajuria Enea, Cathedral of María Inmaculada of Vitoria, Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia.

0.6 miE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Mendizorrotza Stadium, Vitoria-Gasteiz
15 min walk • Mendizorrotza or Mendizorroza is a football stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The stadium is the home ground of Deportivo Alavés.
1.2 miNE
Palace, Forts and castles
Ajuria Enea, Vitoria-Gasteiz
31 min walk • The Palace of Ajuria Enea is a building in Vitoria-Gasteiz, northern Spain. It is the official residence of the Lehendakari. The building, chosen to be official residence on the basis of its architectural merits, was purchased by the Basque Government from its former owner, the Provincial Council of Álava, in 1980.
1.4 miNE
Church, Historical place, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of María Inmaculada of Vitoria, Vitoria-Gasteiz
37 min walk • The Cathedral of María Inmaculada de Vitoria Basque: Maria Sortzez Garbiaren katedrala, Spanish: Catedral de María Inmaculada de Vitoria, usually known as "The new Cathedral" is a Neogothic-style, Roman Catholic cathedral located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque country, Spain. It was built in the first half of the 20th century.
~570 ftW
Church, Historical place, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia, Vitoria-Gasteiz
3 min walk • The Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia is a basilica located in Armentia, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931.
1.5 miNE
Park
La Florida Park, Vitoria-Gasteiz
38 min walk • La Florida is a park in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Spain. It was built between 1820 and 1855 in neoclassical style by the architects Angel Chavez, Juan De Velasco, Ramón Ortés De Velasco and Manuel Arana. The birth of Florida is dated 1820 when they built the existing ring that surrounds the music kiosk.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Museo de Bellas Artes de Álava, Vitoria-Gasteiz
31 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts of Álava is located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country. Since its opening in 1942, it has undergone many transformations. The museum is dedicated to Spanish art from the 18th to the 20th century and to the Basque art from the period 1850-1950.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Artium Museum, Vitoria-Gasteiz
37 min walk • The Artium Museum is a contemporary art museum located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the province of Álava in northern Spain.
1.2 miNE
Museum
Palace of Augustin, Vitoria-Gasteiz
30 min walk • The Palace of Augustin is a palace located in Vitoria-Gazteiz, Álava, Spain, in Fray Francisco promenade, 8. The palace was built in 1912 by the architects Julián de Apraiz and Javier Luque, designers of the New Cathedral of Vitoria-Gazteiz.
0.6 miN
Museum
Ataria, Vitoria-Gasteiz
15 min walk • Ataria Interpretation Centre is a wetlands interpretation centre and natural history museum for the Salburua wetlands, a Ramsar site and a significant wetlands habitat in the Basque Autonomous Community.
1.4 miNE
Tree
The Great Sequoia, Vitoria-Gasteiz
36 min walk • The Great Sequoia was an individual sequoia tree located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital city of the Basque Country, and was a symbol of the city because of its enormous dimensions. It was declared as an individual tree by Decree 265, on 16 May 1995, and died in 2014.
0.7 miE
Arenas and stadiums
Ogueta fronton, Vitoria-Gasteiz
19 min walk • Ogueta is a short Basque pelota fronton located in Vitoria, in Álava Province, Basque Country...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Armentia?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia, Vitoria-Gasteiz (3 min walk), Ataria, Vitoria-Gasteiz (15 min walk), Ogueta fronton, Vitoria-Gasteiz (19 min walk).

How to get to Armentia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Armentia:

Bus

José María Cagigal 5 • Lines: L4 (3 min walk)
José María Cagigal 4 • Lines: G3, L4 (3 min walk)

Tram

Lovaina • Lines: T1, T2 (36 min walk)
Antso Jakituna/Sancho el Sabio • Lines: T1, T2 (37 min walk)