Elciego ( eu, Eltziego) is a town and
municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the ...
located at the southern end of the province of
Álava
Álava ( in Spanish) or Araba (), officially Araba/Álava, is a Provinces of Spain, province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Country, heir of the ancient Basque señoríos#Lords of Álav ...
, in the
Basque Country, northern
Spain
, image_flag = Bandera de España.svg
, image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg
, national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, ...
.
This town lies in the world-famous
Rioja wine-production region, and is home to the architecturally cutting-edge
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, opened in 2006, designed by renowned architect
Frank Gehry
Frank Owen Gehry, , FAIA (; ; born ) is a Canadian-born American architect and designer. A number of his buildings, including his private residence in Santa Monica, California, have become world-renowned attractions.
His works are considered ...
.
File:Eltziego.jpg, View of Elciego
File:Elciego3.jpg, Hotel Marqués de Riscal
File:ELCIEGO-ALVA.jpg, Bodegas Marqués de Riscal
References
External links
ELCIEGO in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia Hotel Marqués de Riscal website
Municipalities in Álava
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