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UTC+2 ( CEST) Postal code. 01300 / 01308 / 01309 / 01321. Website. Official website. Laguardia ( Basque: Guardia) is a town and municipality located in the southern province of Álava, in the north of Spain; it belongs to the region of Rioja Alavesa, in the Basque Autonomous Community. It has a population of 1,500; but in the past it had 2,500.
Laguardia, Spain. Laguardia is a small town located in the province of Alava, in the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. It is situated on a hilltop in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa wine region, and is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its many wineries. The town is known as a fortress town, surrounded by walls, and ...
Laguardia. Para el aeropuerto neoyorquino, véase Aeropuerto LaGuardia. / 42.55, -2.5830555555556. Laguardia (en euskera: Guardia) 1 es un municipio español de la provincia de Álava, en la comunidad autónoma del País Vasco. Está situado a 64 km de la capital, Vitoria, y forma parte de la comarca de la Rioja Alavesa .
Laguardia, the capital of Rioja Alavesa, stands guard on a hill surrounded by vineyards. This medieval town is the capital of Rioja Alavesa . It was founded in the 10th century as a defence for the Kingdom of Navarre and its medieval layout has remained almost intact.
La Hoya is an important archaeological site of the Bronze and Iron Ages in Laguardia, Álava, Basque Country, Spain. The fortified town was inhabited between the 12th and 3rd centuries BCE. It has three levels: Middle-Late Bronze Age: in this early period, the fortifications, as well the houses, were all made of wood.
Once Spain was unified in the 16th century under the Absolutism of the Catholic Monarchs, Laguardia lost its meaning as a stronghold and no battles were waged here for a very long time. Its inhabitants enjoyed a peaceful period of time that brought splendour and richness to the town, thanks to the wine industry and to the important families that settled down in the place.
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What to see > Araba-Álava > Laguardia The medieval town of Laguardia is the capital of Rioja Alavesa. It was founded in the 10th century to defend the Kingdom of Navarre, and its medieval layout remains nearly intact, making a stroll down its cobblestone streets, along its walls, and past emblazoned houses a true trip back in time.
