Plan your vacation in Bilbao. Here you will find our top things to do near the Guggenheim Museum.
The Guggenheim is one of the top modern art museums in the world and one of Bilbao’s main attractions.
Bridge of Vizcaya The Bridge of Vizcaya also known as Portugalete Bridge is the amazing feat of engineering that spans the width of the Ibaizabal estuary, just west of Bilbao. Designed by the Basque architect Alberto de Palacio and completed in 1893, stands 45-m-high and 160m wide. It features a mix of 19th-century iron working traditions with the then-new lightweight techniques of twisted steel ropes. It was the first such
Table of Contents What is San Juan de Gaztelugatxe? San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a tiny island off the northern coast of Spain, in the Basque Country. The island is connected to the mainland by a thin, winding, manmade pathway. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe Hermitage The island is home to the hermitage of Gaztelugatxeko Doniene or Saint John of Gaztelugatxe. The small religious building is dedicated to John the Baptist, and has been standing
San Mames – Athletic Bilbao stadium San Mamés stadium is located in Bilbao, the capital city of the Basque Country. The stadium opened its doors to the public on September 16, 2013. The stadium serves primarily as Athletic Club de Bilbao soccer team’s home pitch but is also home to the Bilbao center for sports innovation and a sports medicine center, an underground running track, and a municipal sports
The Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao The Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao is the city’s most emblematic monument. A visit to Bilbao wouldn’t be complete without at least strolling by and admiring it from the outside. This spectacular shimmering building on the bank of the Nervión river is itself a piece of art. Designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the museum is considered one of the premier examples of contemporary architecture, and has been
Plaza de Santiago in Bilbao Gothic cathedral, built around 1379 and substantially restored after a fire in 1571. The church has a nave and two aisles, a projecting Renaissance door, a columned hall from the same period and a Gothic cloister with vaulting. The most impressive item in the church treasury is the custodia, a processional monstrance. Average customer review Score for Plaza de Santiago 8.8 More interesting things about
Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari? An octagonal 14C building completely renovated in the 18C in baroque style; the old pillars from the shrine served as the foundations. Inside there is a fine wooden altar and sculptures by Juan de Mena. Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari is worth visiting during your stay in Bilbao- Average customer review Score for Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari 8.4 Bilbao CITY GUIDE
Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturriza Parque de Doña Casilda is Bilbao´s largest park, it has been enlarged with the transformation of Bilbao around the Guggenheim museum. Its extension of close to 10 acres is home to up to 1,500 of different botanical species. Basketball courts, children’s playground areas, and a pond make of the Doña Casilda park one of Bilbao´s favorite places to enjoy with children. It was designed
Why we recommend hotel NEBAK Jatetxea? NEBAK Jatetxea is a small, traditinal basque restaurant that offers slightly modernized and delicious versions of all the classics.
Zarate de Sergio Ortiz de Zarate restaurant in Bilbao Chef Sergio Zárate is at the helm of this sophisticated restaurant, that serves up elegant and
Why we recommend Restaurante La Escuela · Escuela Superior de Hostelería Bilbao? Easily one of the best dining experiences you can have in Bilbao. Period.
Why we recommend hotel Lar? Lar is one of those restaurants you have to know is there or you might miss it. Located in Bilbao’s
Why we recommend El Arandia de Julen? Located just a few meters from the Church of San Antón in the center of Bilbao we find
