Vitoria-Gasteiz

Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city way up in northern Spain, in a region called the Basque Country. It's like the capital of a special area, kind of like how your state has a capital city! This city is also the main city for a whole province called Álava. It's a place where people live, work, and play, and it's surrounded by beautiful lands.

Guess what? Vitoria-Gasteiz was the very first city in all of Europe to be called a 'Green Capital'! That means it has lots and lots of parks and green spaces, more than many other cities. It's like having a giant playground all around you! They even won an award from the United Nations for being a super green city. It's a great place to breathe fresh air.

Vitoria-Gasteiz has a really old part of town with streets and squares that look like they did hundreds of years ago! It's like stepping back in time. And get this, it's one of the only cities in the world that has two cathedrals! Plus, they have amazing festivals with music, dancing, and yummy food. People there love to celebrate!

People in Vitoria-Gasteiz are called 'vitorianos' or 'gasteiztarrak'. They work in cool jobs like making airplanes and cars, and some even make wine! They also have a special nickname, 'babazorros', which means 'bean sacks'. Maybe they really like eating beans! The city is known for being a happy place to live, with lots of things to do and see.