Catálogo Monumental de España; Provincia de Álava Inventario general de los monumentos históricos y artísticos de al nación.

A sweeping survey of Álava’s cultural heritage, this early‑20th‑century catalogue brings the province’s historic sites to life for modern ears. The author systematically records churches, medieval towers, prehistoric dolmens and the countless village relics that dot the region’s 3,000‑plus square kilometres, weaving together architectural details, photographs and archival notes gathered with the help of local officials, clergy and scholars.

Beyond a simple inventory, the work reflects a broader movement to rescue Spain’s artistic patrimony from neglect, positioning Álava within the wider European effort to document and preserve the past. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of the basilicas of Armentia and Estíbaliz, the bustling townscapes, and the quiet stone testimonies that together tell the story of a land where history is still very much present.