A view of the trunk of the old tree of Gernika (Gernikako Arbola) in Guernica, Basque Country, Spain.

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Gernikako Arbola ("the tree of Gernika" in Basque) is an oak tree that symbolizes traditional freedoms for the Biscayan people, and by extension for the Basque people as a whole. The Lords of Biscay (including kings of Castile and Carlist pretenders to the throne) swore to respect the Biscayan liberties under it, and the modern Lehendakari of the Basque Country swears his charge there. **Description sourced from Wikipedia.

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Size: 3350px × 3350px
Location: Guernica, Basque Country, Spain
Photo credit: © Felix Choo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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