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Vitoria

Vitoria (vētō'rēä) [key], city (1990 est. pop. 209,506), capital of Álava prov., N Spain, in the Basque region. It is a manufacturing and administrative center producing furniture, motor vehicles, and refined sugar. It was probably founded in the 6th cent. by the Visigoths; in 1181 Sancho the Wise of Navarre named it Vitoria to commemorate a victory over the Moors. At Vitoria in 1813 Wellington won the decisive battle of the Peninsular War against the French under Joseph Bonaparte and Jourdan. The 12th-century church of San Miguel is noted for its woodwork.

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Vitoria Stone Fair reflects success of Brazil's granite industry: Brazil's granite exports to the U.S. and the world have reached record numbers, and this was evident at the Vitoria Stone Fair, which took place from February 7 to 9.(Report from Brazil) (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair draws over 31,000: taking place for the fourth time in Vitoria, Brazil, the Vitoria Stone Fair has become one of the world's major international fairs of its kind, offering the latest in stone materials and machinery as well as the opportunity to visit the multitude of stoneworking plants in the region. (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair continues to draw an international audience: taking place in Vitoria, the capital of the granite-rich Espirito Santo State, the International Marble and Granite Fair (also known as the Vitoria Stone Fair) saw attendance totals that were comparable to the 2007 event. (Stone World)

A showcase of Brazilian stone in Vitoria: despite a slowdown in exports--particularly to the U.S.--the Brazilian stone industry had a positive gathering in Vitoria, Brazil, for the Vitoria Stone Fair, as companies showcased a broad range of products.(Report from Brazil: Espirito Santo) (Stone World)

Vitoria Fair remains a highlight for Brazilian industry: despite challenging times for many Brazilian stone suppliers, the Vitoria Stone Fair is certain to feature the country's leading producers, who will display the latest stone materials to an international audience.(Latin America Report) (Stone World)

New materials on display at Vitoria Stone Fair: taking place annually in the stoneworking region of Espirito Santo, Brazil, the Vitoria Stone Fair included a range of new and unique stone materials and finishes.(Report from Brazil) (Stone World)

The Brazilian stone spectrum is on display in Vitoria: once again, the Vitoria Stone Fair will take place in the capital of the Espirito Santo State in Brazil, which is also the main stoneworking region of the nation. (Stone World)

Brazilian stone fair thrives in Vitoria: in its 15th edition, the International Marble & Granite Fair moved to Vitoria, the capital city of Espirito Santo, where it drew a strong international following. (Stone World)

Vitoria Stone Fair is primed for success: capitalizing on Brazil's growing importance in the international stone trade, the Vitoria Stone Fair will draw an audience of stone buyers from around the world.(Report from Latin America) (Stone World)

Vitoria Fair continues to grow: the 19th edition of the International Marble and Granite Fair, which took place for the third time in Vitoria, Brazil, drew nearly 29,000 visitors, an increase of more than 20% over last year.(Report from Brazil) (Stone World)

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