GERNIKA- LUMO
PARK OF EUROPE
The only park of Gernika opened in 1991.
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Full of different trees and plants
You can find busts in memory of those who made something important for Gernika.
Lots of space to walk and relax.
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There is a pound where you will have the chance to feed ducks and turttles.
OPENING HOURS
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Winter time: 10:00 to 19:00
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Summer time: 10:00 to 21:00
THE ASSEMBLY HOUSE
Assembly House. Built in 1826-33 by Antonio de Echevarría in the purest Neo-classical style, this building is currently used as the plenary meeting hall of the General Assemblies of Biscay. It survived to the bombing and all the lehendakaris swear underneath the Gernika Tree that they will protect the Basque Country.
Here all basque politicians get together and discuss about the justice.
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It has an oval shape and it is decorated that way on purpose. The aim of the deco is to reflect the history of the Basque Country.
OPENING HOURS
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Summer time Winter time
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10:00- 14:00/ 16:00- 19:00 10:00- 14:00/ 16:00- 18:00
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Opened every day except plenary session days.
SANTA MARIA CHURCH
It is a church built in the 16th century. It is a gotic building but finished with Renaissance decoration. The construction took almost a century that's why the Renaissance touch. It also survived to the bombing. Thanks to the church lots of people save their lives because they were hidden inside the building.
All Sunday mornings mass is celebrated here.
JAI ALAI FRONTON
Between this walls was where the famous Jai Alai sport was born. It is the biggest court of its type in the world. It was designed by Secundino Zuano and first opened in 1963
THE MARKET
There is a popular saying in Guernica which runs as follows: "lunes gerniqués, golperik ez". This translates roughly as "not a stroke of work gets done on Mondays". The Monday market day has for decades been considered as a holiday in the town.
People would flock to Guernica not just from the immediate vicinity, but from all over the province, so that the town was packed. They came not just to buy or sell at the produce market, but also to eat at the town's renowned restaurants and afterwards perhaps to watch a pelota game at the local court. The Monday market has been fulfilling its age-old function of bringing people together since the times when people could not afford to travel far and it provided them with a chance to socialise.
ASTRA GUN FACTORY
Astra Unceta and Cia was a Spanish gun manufacturer founded in July 17, 1908 in Eibar but moved to Gernika in 1913. They used to produce lots of models of different guns. It was strategically located beside the railway because of merchandaising. The guns were transported by train so, it was a very good place to set up a factory. It survived to the bombing and thanks to the bunker it had, lots of people and workers survived.
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Nowadays, it is a public space were lots of events are celebrated. During the whole year concerts and arts exhibitions are possible to see in this big area. It is perfect for youngsters and families. Come and enjoy with its little bar while your children play.
