Urban area of Larrabetzu

Larrabetzu

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Larrabetzu is located in the historical territory of Bizkaia and belongs to Txorierri valley. The village's old part, declared Historic Monument, was rebuilt following Neo-classical patterns. One of the main buildings is the church of San Emeterio y San Celedonio that possesses one of the best altarpieces in the historical territory.

 

Architectural compund

The square's buildings form a beautiful architectural compound; among them we'd like to mention Ikaza palace, which dates back to the 15th century and is located next to the Town Hall. Nearby we'll find Anguleri palace, a cubic building of great artistic and ethnographic interest because it merges features both by palaces and country houses.

 

Moreover, Larrabetzu is located in a privileged spot and belongs to the so-called Coastal Way of Saint James, thus becoming resting-place for pilgrims. This municipality holds many festivals all through the year but its patron saint festival takes place in the middle of May, consecrated to San Isidro.

Information of interest

Surface area
21.50 Km
No. of inhabitants
2,102

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