Bilbao in northern Spain, specifically in the heart of the Basque Country, has become a major center for art, engineering and design, which has made it a distinctive oasis in the country, as it is home to many museums, galleries and engineering creativity in addition to its enjoyment of other tourism factors. Get acquainted with us today to the tourist attractions in Bilbao Spain, and live a distinctive Spanish atmosphere there.
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Guggenheim Museum
When it opened in 1997, the Guggenheim Museum put Bilbao on the Spanish tourist map again … and the museum attracts attention starting from its outer structure that looks like an iron ship and it includes the works of many artists from Spain and the world, such as Anish Kapoor, Jeff Kono, Yves Klein and others … Also, large artworks The size is displayed outside the museum in what is known as the “Art District”.
Old town or Casco Viejo
The old part of Bilbao is known as Casco Viejo and it is a great place to explore its narrow streets, colorful little buildings and a variety of shops and restaurants! Among the most important monuments that you should see in the old town are the Cathedral of Santiago de Bilbao, the Archaeological Museum, Nueva Square and others …
La Ribera Market
On the edge of the old town, there is the famous La Ribera Market in Bilbao, which is a very good place to learn more about the city’s food culture, and you can get the best and most delicious products with you. The market is located in a historic building designed by Pedro Espoza and built in 1929 in the same locations where the old market was located in the fourteenth century. The interesting thing is that you will not only find food here, but also restaurants and live music, which makes it an interesting place to visit day and night. It remains to be noted that the market covers an area of 10 thousand square meters, making it the largest covered market in Europe.
Fine Arts Museum Museo Bellas Artes
The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most important art museums in the Basque Country and Spain, and was opened in 1914 to include impressive works of art, some dating back to the twelfth century to the present day. In the museum you will see works by famous artists such as Francisco de Gayo, El Greco, Paul Gauguin, Eduardo Chelaida and others …
Discover Bilbao on the boat
One of the best ways to discover the beauty and charm of Bilbao lies in a boat tour of the Bilbao River, as you will notice that the most important tourist attractions of Bilbao are on the banks of the river such as the Guggenheim Museum, Ribera Market and the historic Arenal Bilbao Hotel …
Artxanda Mountain
If you like to see the panoramic views then visit this mountain which can be reached by hanging railway. You will not only see great views but also fun paths to walk and a range of excellent restaurants to suit every taste.
Not Ribera
View of Bilbao
View from Mount Akasanda
Bilbao Old Town
Plaza Nueva
Just outside the Guggenheim museum
Fine Arts Museum
Bilbao City
View from Bilbao.
A scene from the Guggenheim Museum
From the old town
From Bilbao
From the Fine Arts Museum
From the Guggenheim Museum
