Legazpi

Legazpi is a metropolis in the Gipuzkoa province of the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, northern Spain. Legazpi is a town of about 9,000 population located on pinnacle of the Urola valley, in Gipuzkoa. Surrounded by means of mountains, and on the foot of the Aizkorri mountain variety, its important monetary pastime is industrial. The rich industrial culture of Legazpi goes again to the High Middle Ages, while transformation of iron ore was executed with the aid of the haizeolak. During the 14th century, wind strength got here to be replaced via water within the metal processing with the inspiration of several "ironworks propelled via water".

This commercial lifestyle had its continuity nowa days, and Legazpi became one of the most essential metallurgic centres in the industrialised contemporary Basque Country. One of the 14th century ironworks has remained in vicinity to this point like nowhere else within the Basque Country. It is the heart of a thematic park with an academic and touristy vocation, wherein traditions and methods of residing from the beyond are proven.