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Marquina-Jeméin is a town and municipality located in the province of Bizkaia, in the Basque Autonomous Community in northern Spain. The origin of the town's name lies in its geographic location between Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. Coming from the Spanish word marca meaning "mark", Marquina-Jeméin is where Gipuzkoanos often battled Bizkainos.
The local economy is mostly based on the primary and secondary sectors, with particular relevance for agriculture and cattle herding, timber research and metal industry. The metal industry has in fact played an important role in the past, through the development of important weapons in the defense industry. Extraction of black marble, known as Nero Marquina (Marmol negro), also plays an important role in the local economy. The high quality of the stone has gained international recognition; it is one of the most important marbles from Spain.
Marquina-Jeméin keeps a tight connection with Basque pelota sport; in fact its two walled court or frontón is known as "University of the Pelota", since it is the place where great Basket or Jai Alai pelotaris learnt to play.
Marquina-Jeméin's patronal feast day, honouring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, takes place in the middle of July. The municipality also hosts many fairs and markets throughout the year.
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La iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción del municipio vizcaíno de Marquina-Jeméin en el País Vasco (España) se encuentra situada al este de la localidad, ligeramente separada del núcleo, en la anteiglesia de Jeméin. Es la parroquia de la localidad.
IglesiaBien de interés cultural
El palacio Patrokua o Villa Gaytán de Ayala en la villa vizcaína de Marquina-Jeméin (País Vasco, España), se sitúa a escasos 100 metros de la parroquia de Santa María de Xemein, y a otros 130 metros del casco histórico de Markina-Xemein, una vez atravesado el puente sobre el río Urko.
PalacioPatrimonio construido vasco destacado
CementerioBien de interés cultural
ErmitaParte de un sitio Patrimonio de la Humanidad
PuenteParte de un sitio Patrimonio de la Humanidad
Casa consistorial, del siglo XVII.
Casa consistorialPatrimonio construido vasco destacado
Patrimonio industrial de estilo art déco.
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FuentePatrimonio construido vasco destacado
ConventoPatrimonio construido vasco destacado
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