History of Vitoria-Gasteiz

By AlbertoHerreraCameno
  • 1181

    Creation

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

    History of Vitoria-Gasteiz

  • 1199

    Vitoria's Conquest

    Vitoria's Conquest
    Alfonso VIII attacks Vitoria in the absence of Sancho VII
  • 1200

    Kingdom of Castille

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

    Vitoria is a city

    Vitoria is a city
    Juan II gives to Vitoria the title of city
  • 1492

    Expulsion of the jews

    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