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Plaza del Machete
Plaza del Machete Review
The Plaza del Machete, overlooking Plaza de España, is named for the sword used by medieval nobility to swear allegiance to the local fueros (special Basque rights and privileges).
- Address: Vitoria | Map It
- Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
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