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Torre de Doña Otxanda
Torre de Doña Otxanda Review
The 15th-century Torre de Doña Otxanda houses Vitoria's Museo de Ciencias Naturales (Museum of Natural Sciences; 945/181924), which contains interesting botanical, zoological, and geological collections along with the museum's most prized items: pieces of amber from the nearby archaeological site at Peñacerrada-Urizaharra. It's open Tuesday through Friday 10 to 2 and 4 to 6:30, Saturday 10 to 2, and Sunday 11 to 2; admission is free.
- Address: Calle Siervas de Jesús 24, Vitoria, 01001 | Map It
- Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
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