Vittoria

Vittoria (Vitoria), capital of the Basque province of Alava, stands on an elevation, 120 miles NE. of Valladolid by rail. The cathedral dates from the 12th century. Paper, cabinet-work, carriages, and earthenware are manufactured. Pop. (1878) 25,039; (1887) 27,660; (1897) 30,514. Vittoria is memorable for the decisive victory which was here gained by Wellington over the French under Joseph Bonaparte and Jourdan, June 21, 1813.