Muralla medieval de Vitoria-Gasteiz, Medieval fortress in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
The Muralla medieval is a fortification wall that runs through the historic center of Vitoria-Gasteiz, built with local stone and reinforced with towers and defensive passages. It forms a clear perimeter around the old quarter and demonstrates how medieval urban defense was organized around a central protected settlement.
Construction began in 1181 under Sancho VI of Navarre to defend the growing settlement against military threats. Over subsequent centuries, sections were expanded and reinforced as the city expanded beyond its original boundaries.
The wall remains a central reference point for how residents think about their city's past and its connection to medieval times. Walking along it, you can see how this structure continues to shape the daily experience of moving through the old quarter.
You can explore the wall from multiple points scattered around the old quarter, all offering free access for walking and viewing. Information panels are placed at several sections to help you understand what you are looking at.
Different sections of the wall display varying construction techniques and stone qualities that reveal how defensive methods evolved over time. When you walk different parts of it, you can actually see these changes in the way the wall was built.
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