Discover Lezama: Medieval Heritage, Farmhouses and a Romanesque Portal

The Hermitage of San Sebastián de Eranegui is located in San Prudencio/Lezama and is a medieval hermitage. It dates from the 15th century and is designated as an area of suspected archaeological interest.

With its location in San Prudencio and its dating to the 15th century, the hermitage combines a specific local connection with a medieval construction date. Its designation as an area of suspected archaeological interest is also part of its classification and further defines the building.

Culture

The Caserío Iruaritz is classified in Lezama as a particularly well-protected monument. Its state of preservation is good. The original structures of the Caserío Iruaritz have been preserved and renovated. The original layout, with a stable, hayloft and bread oven, has also been preserved and renovated. Iruaritz is a 15th-century building and is among the oldest structures in the comarca.

At Iruaritz, it is therefore possible to see not only the age of the building but also its traditional interior layout. The stable, hayloft and bread oven identify the individual areas that, together with the original structures, have been preserved and renovated.

The Caserío Landako and its hayloft are classified in Lezama as particularly well-protected monuments. Both have been completely renovated and are in good condition.

The Church of San Martín has a Late Romanesque south portal. This portal has four archivolts and a pointed outer arch. A reused Romanesque window is set in the centre of its portico. The window comes from a former building that has disappeared and is preserved by the church.

At the south portal, the four archivolts and the pointed outer arch stand out as independent architectural elements. The Romanesque window in the portico also refers to an earlier building that no longer exists, while the Church of San Martín preserves this reused element.

History

The Palacio Larrako is an example of the architectural transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque. It was built by Captain Juan Ugarte. Juan Ugarte was born in Lezama in 1601.

The Palacio Larrako thus preserves both its architectural classification and its connection to its builder. The name Juan Ugarte is therefore as much part of the building's history as his year of birth, 1601, and his birthplace, Lezama.

Festivals

The San Prudentzio patron-saint festival is celebrated in Lezama on 28 April. The San Martín patron-saint festival is celebrated there on 11 November.

The festival calendar therefore lists two different dates during the year: San Prudentzio in April and San Martín in November. Both festivals are associated with Lezama and are celebrated there on the respective dates mentioned.

Regional Cuisine

Bideko Restaurant is located in an old farmhouse. This farmhouse dates from the 17th century and is located in the Ayala Valley.

At Bideko, the restaurant location and the building are one and the same: it is located in an old farmhouse whose construction date is given as the 17th century. The farmhouse is located in the Ayala Valley.

Other Places

More places to discover: Páganos, Laserna, Añes, Caicedo-Sopeña, Oion, Campezo / Kanpezu, Pobes, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Geographical Setting

Lezama is located near the crossroads of routes between Castile and the coast, and between the Llanada and the area of Urcabustaiz to the north.

This geographical setting identifies two connections: one between Castile and the coast, and another between the Llanada and the area of Urcabustaiz to the north. Both relationships describe Lezama's location within the regional road network.

Landscape

Lezama has a dispersed settlement pattern. The townscape includes typical farmhouses of the region and a picturesque landscape.

The townscape combines the dispersed settlement pattern with the region's typical farmhouses. The picturesque landscape forms the natural setting for this settlement pattern and complements the architectural and cultural monuments mentioned.

For a stay in Lezama, a holiday apartment can serve as a peaceful base, while the place names mentioned make it possible to situate the place of stay within the municipality and its regional surroundings.

For the overarching travel overview: Alava.