Labraza
Sign in to saveLabraza is a hamlet and concejo in the municipality of Oyón-Oion, in Álava province, Basque Country, Spain. It was an independent municipality until 1977, when it was merged into Oyón. Its have been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural.
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Labraza is a hamlet and concejo in the municipality of Oyón-Oion, in Álava province, Basque Country, Spain. It was an independent municipality until 1977, when it was merged into Oyón. Its have been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural.
== History == The fortress of Labraza, located on a prominent hill above the original village, played an important role in the border wars and was a strategic military stronghold. The castle itself was an alcázar-palace surrounded by strong walls and four defensive towers, making it one of the most formidable fortresses of the region.
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