Gernika-Lumo

The town of Gernika-Lumo is located on the Northern Way and is world-famous for Picasso's painting "Guernica," which recreates the fateful destruction of the town during the aerial bombings by the German Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War. After the attack, the only structures that remained standing were the Assembly House and the Tree of Gernika.

A little history

Founded in the 14th century, the most significant event in its history is the tragic destruction suffered in 1937. As a result, no remains of the original medieval town have survived to the present day. The city saw 85% of its buildings destroyed, leading to its inclusion in the National Service of Devastated Regions for its subsequent reconstruction.

Assembly House (Casa de Juntas)

It is a monumental complex that represents one of the few civilian buildings that survived the bombing of 1937. However, the current building is a remodeling done in neoclassical style. Perhaps the most representative feature of the complex is the Tree of Gernika, an oak tree under which the meetings of the Señorío de Vizcaya were traditionally held.

Peace Monument

It is a sculpture by the brilliant artist Eduardo Chillida, unveiled on 27 April 1988, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the tragic bombings of the Civil War. The sculpture is located in the Park of the Peoples of Europe and its title translates to "Our Father's House".

Church of Santa Maria

Located near the monumental complex of the Assembly House, this church, built in the 15th century, combines Gothic and Renaissance styles. The Walckler organ (19th century) located inside the temple is particularly remarkable.

Euskal Herria Museum

This museum is located in the baroque palace of Alegria, rebuilt in 1733. The main objective of this museum is to show an exhibition that helps to grasp the historical, political, and cultural significance of the Basque territory.

Mural of Guernica by Picasso

It is a mural representation of Guernica, ideal for all those who have never had the pleasure of contemplating the original painting exhibited in the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid.

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