Guernica Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the Basque Country, Spain
About Guernica
Guernica is the traditional seat of the Basque people's liberties, where thejuntas generales(the parliament), established in the 15th century, would assemble under the shadow of an oak tree in the town. The tree, commonly called "The Tree of Guernica" (Basque:Gernikako arbola), symbolises the Basque people's historic and traditional rights (Spanish:fueros), and is represented on both Guernica's and Vizcaya's coat of arms. The town was the site of the first airborne bombing attack on a civilian town during the Spanish civil war. The bombing, by the Condor Legion of Germany's Luftwaffe in 1937, inspired Picasso to paint the landmark cubist workGuernica, now on display at the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia inMadrid.
Top Attractions in Guernica
Explore the best things to see and do in Guernica:
- ★Euskal Herria Museum
- ★Gernika Peace Museum
- ★Udetxea Palace
Where to Eat in Guernica
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boliña
Where to Stay in Guernica
- 🏨Lurdeia
Guernica Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: