Amarita facts for kids
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Amarita
Amárita
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| Country |  ESP |
| Regions of Spain | Basque Country |
| Municipalities of Spain | Vitoria-Gasteiz |
| Province | Álava |
Amarita (also known as Amárita in Spanish) is a small village. It is part of the Vitoria-Gasteiz area in the Álava province, which is in the Basque Country region of Spain. This village is located in the rural northwest part of Vitoria.
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Where is Amarita Located?
Amarita is a small village with about 39 people living there (as of 2008). It's located about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) north of the city of Vitoria. You can get to Amarita using local roads. It's close to other villages like Mendibil and Arroiabe. The Santa Engracia river flows through the village. This river later joins the Zadorra River nearby.
A Look at Amarita's History
The first time Amarita was written about was in the year 1025. Back then, it was called Hamarita. It was part of a larger area called Ubarrundia, along with other villages nearby. In 1332, King Alfonso XI gave Amarita to the town of Vitoria. Since then, it has been one of the villages marking the northern edge of Vitoria's area.
Important Buildings in Amarita
The main church in the village is called the San Pedro parish church. The building itself was built in the 1800s. Inside, the main altar is in a neoclassic style. Some parts of the church are even older. For example, the church tower and the room where the priest gets ready (called the vestry) are from the 1700s. The altars on the sides of the church are from the 1600s.
Celebrations in Amarita
Every year on June 29, the people of Amarita celebrate a special feast. This celebration honors Saint Peter.
How Amarita Makes Money
One of the most important ways Amarita earns money is through something called agro-tourism. This means people visit the village to enjoy farm life and the countryside. It helps the local economy.
See also
In Spanish: Amárita para niños
