A Modern Architectural Miracle Affectionately referred to by its inhabitants as “El Botxo” the city of Bilbao is located in a valley surrounded by gently sloping mountains. It is home to the Guggenheim museum, a wonderful Casco Viejo, riverfront promenade and the local soccer team Athletic […]
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Getting to Bilbao By Air Bilbao’s Loiu Airport has modern terminal designed by Santiago Calatrave, built in the shape of a white dove, locals sometimes refer to the terminal as “La Paloma”. Located 9 km from the cityBilbao is a short 15-minute drive. To get into town, many taxis […]
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The heart and soul of the city, the Casco Viejo (Old Town) has a unique ambiance which will take you back in time. Let yourself get lost in the history of these pedestrian streets and explore some of the best boutiques, restaurants, bars and popular plazas […]
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An Urban Miracle by the River There are few places in the world where such a small region has been the focal point of such radical urban and economic transformation in so short a time frame. Abandoibarra is the area of Bilbao that hugs the river […]
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Bourgeoisie Elegance The Gran Via of Don Diego Lopez de Haro is the principal artery of Bilbao, built in the mid-nineteenth century it quickly became the new economic center of the city and many financial institutions and offices opened up headquarters here. Luxury residences were also […]
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The Guggenheim Bilbao Museum has been a success story for many reasons, not only was it a breakthrough in architecture and design, but also a catalyst for the city’s broad urban and economic transformation. Its success has been studied by research and universities around the world. […]
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A step back in time Opened in 1915 Artxanda was a favorite urban get away from the bustle of industrial Bilbao in the 19th century. Originally a popular leisure destination Artxanda is the name of the mountain range that hugs Bilbao to the north, this is […]
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Every year since 1964 Bilbao celebrates the Txikitero Fiesta on October 11 in memory of Don Epi, a parish priest of Bilbao’s oldest church, the Cathedral of Santiago. Don Epi was fond of socializing with good friends over wine – today known as bar hopping this […]
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Bilbao Fiestas “Semana Grande” Every year Bilbao hosts a 9-day celebration of all things Basque, the celebration epitomizes various facets of Basque culture, its cuisine and its people. There is a packed schedule of things to see and do, from art, dance and street performance to […]
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Discover the architectural gems that shaped history of Bilbao. Arenal Kiosk The Arenal park is a popular meeting place and center for events for music loving Bilbainos. It sits right along the river and is a small architectural gem, originally built in 1925 and rebuilt in […]
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