Lezama
Information
Lezama is a small municipality located on the Northern Way belonging to the Valley of Asúa, which is part of the Greater Bilbao region. Formerly, Lezama was an elizate belonging to the merindad of Uribe.
A little history
The medieval vestiges that are still preserved in the territory of Lezama reveal the great importance of Middle Age structures in this area. The oldest surviving ancestral homes are Casa Basabil and Arechavaleta, founded in the 10th century.
What to see in Lezama
Lezama Tower
Located in the Aretxalde neighbourhood is the Lezama Tower, a square turreted construction ordered to be built by the ancestors of the lords of Lezama, probably in the 11th century. It was rebuilt by Pedro Ruiz de Lezama in 1360 and later sold to the Butrón family.
Church of Santa Maria
This temple, built in the 16th century, identifies among its main elements traces of Renaissance and Baroque style from later remodelings. In its interior, the baroque altarpiece and the choir crowned by a carpanel arch stand out.
Shrine of the Holy Christ
Also located in the Aretxalde neighbourhood, which houses several of Lezama's heritage jewels, the Humilladero del Santo Cristo is a hermitage built in the 17th century. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful temple in the Txorierri region. Its curious porticoed entrance, crowned by a belfry, is particularly noteworthy.
Map of Lezama
Map of Lezama
