Discover the Most Enigmatic Medieval Paintings in the Llanada Alavesa

Two of the most remarkable examples of medieval art in the Basque Country are preserved in the Llanada Alavesa: the church of San Martín de Tours in Gazeo and the church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Alaiza. This guided tour visits both churches in a single outing, starting with the polychrome murals of Gazeo, which stand out across the entire Basque Country for their expressive quality and preservation. The second stop takes visitors to Alaiza, where the church interior holds a set of warrior paintings made up of ochre silhouettes whose meaning has never been deciphered — making them one of the most enigmatic works of medieval art in the region. For those travelling through the Llanada Alavesa, this tour offers a stop of genuine heritage value: two nearby churches, off the beaten path, that shed light on the rural artistic legacy of Álava. Prior booking is required through the Llanada Alavesa Tourism Office.