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Gizaburuaga is located in the historical territory of Bizkaia, in the Lea-Artibai region, and not very far from Lekeitio. The River Lea flows through this municipality formed by four neighbourhoods. The village presents many interesting buildings and spots in terms of artistic architectural heritage. Among them we'd like to mention the parish church of Santa Catalina, a Gothic-Renaissance building dating back to 16th century, and the elegant hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Oibar. Farmhouses and caves are one of the main characteristics in the area.
Historical heritage in nature
With regard to architectural heritage, Bengolea Tower is the most relevant building; nowadays it is a Baroque Palace and we can enter it going across a bridge. Likewise, in the same area, we'll mention the Bengolea dam, one of the most complex ironworks found in the Basque Country. Following with our trip along the route by the River Lea, amazing ironworks, windmills and bridges of great historical value will surprise us while we will also enjoy the prevailing mountainous and rural landscape. Besides we will have the chance to admire the Errotatxu dam.
