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Monument to Elcano – Getaria

October 22, 2011 by
Monument to Elcano - Getaria

Monument to Elcano - A Monument Marking the 4th Centenary of Elcano's Circumnavigation: One of the most important historical figures in Getaria is Juan Sebastián Elcano, the first man to circumnavigate the globe in 1522.  In Getaria there are two statues commemorating Elcano, one in Plaza Elcano dating back to 1861 and built by Antonio Palao and the other in Plaza de los Gudaris built in 1888 by Ricardo Bellver. However a more recent and impressive addition is the Monument to Elcano, a … [Read more...]

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Getaria – A Town of Fishermen, Navigators and a Couturier

October 22, 2011 by
Getaria, Gipuzcoa

Getaria is Famous as the Birthplace of Elcano and Balenciaga: On route from Bilbao to San Sebastian, we travel through Getaria, a medieval, walled coastal town in the province of Gipuzkoa. One of Getaria's most famous sons is Juan Sebastián, Elcano the first man to circumnavigate the globe in 1522. In the town are statues commemorating Elcano and there is also an impressive Monument to Elcano which can be seen as you approach Getaria. Getaria is well known for its seafaring tradition … [Read more...]

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