Basque Region
The Basque Region of Spain is located in the north central area of the country and borders onto France and the Bay of Biscay in the north. It is a relatively moderate sized area of Spain encompassing the provinces of Alava, Vizcaya and Guipúzcoa for a total land area of 2803 square miles. The capital city of the Basque Region is Vitoria, which has a historical city center that is known for its medieval architecture surrounded by a more modern industrial and residential-style newer development areas.
The Basque area of Spain is known for its historical importance to the development of the country and its culture. It has been largely preserved with castles, palaces, courtyards and beautiful gardens largely untouched from their original construction. These areas are still in use, however, and provide visitors with an amazing glimpse into the ancient world and early developers of the area. (more…)