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What to see and do in Elburgo/Burgelu

What to see and do in Elburgo/Burgelu (Cuadrilla de Salvatierra/Agurain, Álava): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 3 Historical milestones

Towns near Elburgo/Burgelu

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What to see and do in Elburgo/Burgelu

Elburgo/Burgelu
Village
Municipality of 32.09 km² 11 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz, whose place name already appears as "Burgellu" in the Reja de San Millán of 1025. In 1337 Alfonso XI granted it the title of villa, placing under its jurisdiction Añua, Arbulo, Argómaniz, Gáceta, and Hijona, as well as the depopulated places of Arrarain, Garona, and Quilchano; it preserves a pillory from that period in its square. On 10 May 1957 it incorporated an enclave to the north, with Azúa and Orenín, until then part of Gamboa.
El villazgo de Elburgo en 1337
Historical milestone
King Alfonso XI granted Elburgo town status in 1337, with civil and criminal jurisdiction over several neighboring villages (Añua, Arbulo, Argómaniz, Gáceta and Hijona).
La picota de Elburgo
Monument
Pillory preserved in the square of Elburgo, a symbol of the criminal jurisdiction the town exercised from the 14th century onward.
El camino romano de Burdeos a Astorga
Historical milestone
A Roman road linking Bordeaux to Astorga crossed Elburgo's municipal area and was later used as an alternative route by Santiago pilgrims.
Los despoblados de Azúa y Orenín
Historical milestone
On 10 May 1957 Elburgo incorporated the enclave of Azúa and Orenín, from the former municipality of Gamboa; the later Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir flooded a large part of that territory, depopulating both settlements.