Casa de Juntas
Casa de Juntas
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Maria Cristina G
Sao Paulo, SP2,350 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Historically, there is the oak trunk where the tree used to meet to discuss and make decisions. Entrance is free, and the route is very well indicated and organized. You can download more information via QR code. There are entry times and it's good to know how to organize yourself. A must-see for anyone visiting Guernica
Written April 29, 2024
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Lawrence V
499 contributions
Aug 2021
It was interesting to see and hear the history of Basque people and John Adams trip here to better understand democracy.
There is an oak tree that allegedly is the third generation of the tree John Adams stood under while visiting.
It takes a while to get here, so unless you are in the immediate are it in my opinion is not worth it.
The town itself was 90+ % destroyed during bombing raids during WW2
There is an oak tree that allegedly is the third generation of the tree John Adams stood under while visiting.
It takes a while to get here, so unless you are in the immediate are it in my opinion is not worth it.
The town itself was 90+ % destroyed during bombing raids during WW2
Written February 25, 2022
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Lipadad
Harleysville, PA702 contributions
Oct 2019
We had a nice visit including seeing the newest oak tree and the remains of the original, as well as the wonderful stained-glass ceiling in the assembly house. It was interesting to hear about the attack facilitated by Franco about 80 years ago, too.
Written January 7, 2020
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Judi L
Denver, CO658 contributions
Oct 2019
The Assembly House and Tree of Gernika are living symbols of the Basque People's history. It is the seat of the historical parliament at Bizkaia. The building and oak tree were the meeting points for all surrounding territories and brought together cultural and ethnographic traditions. On our tour we watched a short video and then toured the Assembly Room. This is where all business and elections are conducted. Then on to the famous Tree of Gernika which is the best known symbol of the Basque People. The original "Old Trunk" was planted around 1700. An off-shoot was planted in 2015 and it is the direct successor of the tree under which the Assemblies were held for centuries. It is located in the garden and surrounded by many columns. Another highlight of our tour was "The Room of the Stained Glass Windows". This space was originally designed as an open air patio, but was later closed off into a room. The enormous stained glass window/ceiling, completed in 1985, is a graphic representation of the symbolism of the Tree as a meeting point. Monuments that represent Bizkaia are shown in boxes and make up the side border.
Written October 26, 2019
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observer2011
Leeds, UK548 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
If you're of mature mindset, regardless of age, you come here knowing that this a very special place to the Basque people. By coincidence it was exactly 80 years ago since the bombing during the Spanish Civil War. There can't be many parliament buildings that you can literally just walk into and wander round! Between the 2 wings of the building is a large central foyer with a stupendous stained glass roof in extremely vivid colours that manages to contain a potted illustration of Basque working life & history. There's some impressive and very historic paintings around this big reception area plus a couple of banners bearing regional emblems. The
assembly chamber itself is oval and representatives desks are arranged on circular terraces. The walls are adorned with paintings of prominent parliamentarians down the centuries. The Basque Oak is an almost sacred symbol of the continuity of these people. The first Basque parliaments were pretty simple affairs but took place under an oak tree. The current tree out the back was planted in 2015, all its ancestors are descended from the same original. The one that witnessed the 1937 bombing lasted 144 years. The oldest remains are the dead trunk of the 1700 tree, preserved under a stone cupola in the grounds.
assembly chamber itself is oval and representatives desks are arranged on circular terraces. The walls are adorned with paintings of prominent parliamentarians down the centuries. The Basque Oak is an almost sacred symbol of the continuity of these people. The first Basque parliaments were pretty simple affairs but took place under an oak tree. The current tree out the back was planted in 2015, all its ancestors are descended from the same original. The one that witnessed the 1937 bombing lasted 144 years. The oldest remains are the dead trunk of the 1700 tree, preserved under a stone cupola in the grounds.
Written October 14, 2017
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Pete S
L1,768 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
The Case de Juntas is the Assembly Hall for the region- one of the very few buildings to escape total destruction when Gernika was bombed.
The stained glass and the history items are fantastic and well worth a visit. Access is free and guide booklets available in several languages.
The stained glass and the history items are fantastic and well worth a visit. Access is free and guide booklets available in several languages.
Written November 5, 2016
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kevin0brien
Cardiff, UK152 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
I'd read all about the appalling history related to the market town of Guernica (Gernika) and this extra history was such a fantastic added bonus. The history of this building on it's own put the whole 1937 experience into perspective.
If you know the history, this is a must do experience to learn about why Guernica was targetted.
If you don't know the history - read it. You'll find it horrific and fascinating at the same time.
If you know the history, this is a must do experience to learn about why Guernica was targetted.
If you don't know the history - read it. You'll find it horrific and fascinating at the same time.
Written June 14, 2016
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FactotumDellaCitta
London, UK3,981 contributions
Oct 2019
We enjoyed our visit to this historically significant building, which serves as the assembly place for the Provincial Council of Bizkaia. The hall with the stained glass ceiling is a sight to behold.
Written September 6, 2020
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Barbara S
Krakow, Poland1,880 contributions
Oct 2019
The visit is free. The Gentleman working there was very helpful. He spoke English and gave us all the necessary advice. You are in a special place - one of the oldest parliaments in Europe, where the concept of Habeas Corpus and the prohibition of torture was born. The architecture and the atmosphere of the place perfectly complement each other. Right around there is the famous tree - both the original, well preserved part of the tree and the actual descendant.
Written October 9, 2019
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Ian C
London, UK23,698 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Guernica will for ever be remembered as the town destroyed in 1937 in the Spanish Civil War, with substantial civiluan deaths, the un-necessary horror of which was recorded by Picasso in his immense painting of the same name. Fortunately, and perhaps magically, the Assembly Building survived.
If you are in the area don't miss it and also explore the centre of Guernica where much is modern, but many buildings were repaired and reconstructed.
The Assembly Hall in Guernica is the historic home of the Bizkaia Parliament, moving from its original meeting place under a spreading oak tree, the trunk of which survives today and continues with younger replacements, as a living representation of the Basque people.
Full of works of art, the most impressive is the huge stained glass ceiling over what was originally a courtyard, completed in 1985 by a Bilbao company, Vidrieras de Arte S.A. commemorating the tree, parliament and Basque culture, industry and architecture.
This is a magical place and you can understand the passion and history that keeps the Basque area as an autonomous region of Spain.
If you are in the area don't miss it and also explore the centre of Guernica where much is modern, but many buildings were repaired and reconstructed.
The Assembly Hall in Guernica is the historic home of the Bizkaia Parliament, moving from its original meeting place under a spreading oak tree, the trunk of which survives today and continues with younger replacements, as a living representation of the Basque people.
Full of works of art, the most impressive is the huge stained glass ceiling over what was originally a courtyard, completed in 1985 by a Bilbao company, Vidrieras de Arte S.A. commemorating the tree, parliament and Basque culture, industry and architecture.
This is a magical place and you can understand the passion and history that keeps the Basque area as an autonomous region of Spain.
Written July 12, 2019
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Buenos dĂas! Los horarios son:
Todos los dĂas: de 10h-14h y de 16h- 18h. En verano alargan el horario de tarde un ahora; o sea, de Junio a Septiembre está abierto hasta las 19h.
Written May 20, 2017
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