Gernika

Symbol of peace and Basque identity. Gernika, with its House of Councils and Tree, is a packed stop filled with history and emotion in an inner variant of the North Way.

Discover Gernika

Gernika-Lumo is a village with immense symbolic weight, a place of memory and a reference point for Basque identity. For the pilgrim, its visit is a deep lesson in history and a moment for reflection. Immortalized by Picasso, the city was reborn from its ashes after the brutal bombing of 1937. A visit to the House of Councils and the Tree of Gernika, under which the fueros were sworn, is indispensable. The Peace Museum and the Monday Market, one of the most important in the Basque Country, complete its attractions. It's a stop to connect with history, honor peace and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a city with an unbreakable soul.

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Routes that pass through Gernika

Discover the routes and stages that have this locality as a starting, ending or passing point.

North Coast Path

Markina-Xemein a Gernika

25.40 km 6.50 h Media

Gernika a Lezama

19.80 km 5.00 h Media

From: Gernika

To: Lezama

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