What to see in Bilbao: 18 things not to be missed
If you are planning to visit Bilbao, here is a list of places not to be missed in the jewel of the Basque Country.
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If you are planning to visit Bilbao, here is a list of places not to be missed in the jewel of the Basque Country.
The Guggenheim Museum, a fundamental part of the process of urban transformation that the capital of Biscay underwent at the end of the last century, promotes contemporary art without forgetting Bilbao’s industrial past.
Bilbao is without a doubt a must-visit city if not only for its food, as Basque cuisine is one of the most delicious and most distinct in Spain.
Set to the rhythm of the Bilbainadas, the Casco Viejo quarter reveals the origins of the city that emerged 700 years ago on the right bank of the Nervión-Ibaizabal estuary.
The town that survived the cruel aerial bombing of 1937 has long been a centre of historical importance and political autonomy for the Basque people and is today a symbol of peace.
Plaza Nueva, situated in the ancient Casco Viejo quarter, is an extraordinary place that gives a glimpse into Bilbao’s remarkable history
24 hours are more than enough to discover the origins of Bilbao, try its legendary pintxos, visit the Guggenheim and contemplate the city from the top of Mount Artxanda
48 hours to discover the capital of Biscay, an exciting city where the traditional and the cutting edge merge
72 hours to discover the capital of Biscay and mythical places within the province such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Gernika and the Urdaibai Nature Reserve.
Bilbao has a total of 6 neighbourhoods