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Architectural Spain

Javier Salas Mirror-steel flourishes shape the exterior of the Hotel Marquées de Riscal

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In Spain’s Basque country, a venerable Rioja wine estate is banking on a superstar architect to raise its profile with a fresh take on the luxury hotel. Whatever your sympathies, or antipathies, the hotel stops you dead in your tracks.

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Destinations: Spain · Haro

Inspired by: A Gehry Hotel in Basque Wine Country — by Christopher Petkanas, Published Nov. 2006

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Hotels (1)

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    Marques de Riscal Hotel

    Depending on whom you talk to, the architecture critic at El País or the Elciego shopkeeper, Frank Gehry’s hotel at the Herederos del Marqués de Ri

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    La Cueva, Elciego

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    Enreviñas y Olivos

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    Echuarren el Portal

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    Hijos de Cecilio Valgañón

    A locally renowned outlet for traditional handcrafted wool throws and shawls. More
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    Rojo Tomate

    A whimsical clothing boutique. More
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    Ysios

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    Viña Real

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    Baigorri

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    Museo del Vino

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    Iglesia de San Andrés

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    Vinoteca La Ermita

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