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The city of Bilbao is the capital of the province of Biscay and as such it is home of the administrative entities that pertain to the provincial administration, both from the autonomous and central governments.
Aug 31, 2024 · Bilbao, port city, capital of Vizcaya provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of the Basque Country, northern Spain. Bilbao lies along the mouth of the Nervión River, 7 miles (11 km) inland from the Bay of Biscay. It is the largest city in the Basque Country.
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Bilbao: a city filled with art, history and flavour in Northern Spain. When we arrive at the capital of Vizcaya, Puppy is there to give…
Oct 25, 2023 · Although Bilbao is a Spanish city, it has a culture unique from the rest of Spain. Here, you will not find Moorish buildings nor hear the sound of Flamenco heels, but what you will find is a proud city, boasting an incredibly rich and unique history.
- Museo Guggenheim Bilbao. Shimmering titanium Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is one of modern architecture's most iconic buildings. It played a major role in helping to lift Bilbao out of…
- Itsasmuseum. On the waterfront, this interactive maritime museum brings the watery depths of Bilbao and Basque maritime history to life. Start with a 10-minute video…
- Museo de Bellas Artes. The Museo de Bellas Artes houses a compelling collection that includes everything from Gothic sculptures to 20th-century pop art.
- Casco Viejo. The compact Casco Viejo, Bilbao’s atmospheric old quarter, is full of charming streets, boisterous bars and plenty of quirky and independent shops.
Get ready for delicious tapas, old town sights and lots of culture in Bilbao, one of our favourite cities in Spain.
Bilbao, with the Guggenheim Museum as a great international symbol, is the gateway to the Basque cultural universe. It is a city that is an example of urban transformation at a global level and has maintained a number of hallmarks that make it singular and unique. See for yourself!
