History of Vitoria-Gasteiz

  • Creation
    1181

    Creation

    Sancho VI of Navarra had created the city of Vitoria.
  • Period: 1181 to

    History of Vitoria-Gasteiz

  • Vitoria's Conquest
    1199

    Vitoria's Conquest

    Alfonso VIII attacks Vitoria in the absence of Sancho VII
  • Kingdom of Castille
    1200

    Kingdom of Castille

    The city starts to belong in the Kingdom of Castille.
  • Vitoria is a city
    1431

    Vitoria is a city

    Juan II gives to Vitoria the title of city
  • Expulsion of the jews
    1492

    Expulsion of the jews

    The jews are expelled of the city and give the cemetery to the council, "el campo de judizmendi"
  • The printing arrives

    The printing arrives

    The printing arrives at Vitoria with the help Bartolomé Riegp
  • Real Bascongada Society

    The Real Bascongada Society is created, promoted by the Count of Peñaflorida.
  • Build of "Plaza Nueva"

    Build of "Plaza Nueva"

    Under the direction of Justo Antonio de Oligabel, the construction of the Plaza Nueva began.
  • Battle of Vitoria

    Battle of Vitoria

    At this year Napoleon's troops are beaten in the battle of Vitoria. Beethoven composed a song of this fact.
  • The Foral League

    In 1905 its created the Foral League for de defense of concert regime
  • Capital of Euskadi

    Capital of Euskadi

    Vitoria is chosen as the capital of Euskadi.
  • Green Capital

    Green Capital

    In 2012 Vitoria is chosen as the green capital of Europe