Centro de Interpretación Aizpitta

About the museum

The history of Zerain is closely tied to iron, and to understand the village today one must know its mining past. The Aizpitta interpretation centre explains the process of iron extraction in an engaging and educational way, using modern media, and its impact on the landscape, economy, society and culture of the place.

It is located in the heart of the Montaña del Hierro, a monumental complex where iron has been mined since the 11th century across some 150 hectares, now within the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park. It is the starting point for discovering the Aizpea mines, one of Zerain's main attractions. The restored Polborina gallery can also be visited.

According to the Turismo de Euskadi listing, the centre has two rooms, a video room and capacity for 35 people. The visit is accompanied by a guide on the outings organised from the tourist office.

Highlights

• Exhibition on the extraction and processing of iron
• Starting point for visits to the Aizpea mines
• Restored Polborina mining gallery
• Video room
• Located in the Montaña del Hierro, a monumental complex

Permanent exhibition

• La Montaña del Hierro – Exhibition on the history and process of iron mining in Zerain, with audiovisual support.

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de Zerain

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Getting there & parking

The Zerain tourist office (village square) can be contacted on 943 80 15 05.

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