The Santa María Cathedral of Vitoria-Gasteiz is located at the top of the hill on which the…read moreoriginal Vitoria Gasteiz was built and occupies the area bounded by its first walled enclosure.
The church, which dates from the thirteenth century, is based on a Latin cross floor plan and it has four rectangular chapels.
The octagonal tower, with its bell tower that dates from the 16th-17th centuries, enables any paying visitor to enjoy a unique panorama of the city.
The reconstruction of this old church is now being partly funded by all the visitors that pay an entrance fee to see the church and/or get a guided tour of this large landmark.