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Set at the foot of the mountain of Galdames, Galdakao has fairly abrupt terrain through which the well-known river Ibaizabal runs, before forming the Ría, or estuary, in Bilbao. Galdakao consists of a large quantity of elements forming the town's historical heritage. The oldest building is the church of Andra Mari, in Elexalde, dating back to the 13th century and displaying two different styles, Romanesque and Gothic. It has a beautiful Plateresque retable.
Likewise, the church of Santa María de Galdakao, built in 1896 and located in the La Cruz neighbourhood, is worth visiting. From there we will head for Isasi Goikoa Tower, dating back to the 16th century, and Lekue Tower, turned into a palace residence and located near a stream in Usansolo. Apart from its many bridges, hermitages and sculptures, one of Galdakao's main monuments is El Gallo; located at the junction of the roads to San Sebastián and Vitoria, which is one of the strangest road sign in Bizkaia.
Galdakao's patron Saint festival takes place in September and its main day is the 14. Its different neighbourhoods and areas have their own festivals all through the year, as is the case with the water reservoir and its festival held on July 31st, consecrated to San Ignacio de Loyola.
