Bilbao is the new face of the Basque Country. It went through an economic crisis during the 1970sand underwent changes to become a successful cosmopolitan city. Bilbao is close to the coast and is surrounded by green hills making it a proper tourist attraction. The following are some of the best things to do in Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum
Guggenheim Museum
This museum was designed by Frank Gehry in 1997. It is reputed as an important contemporary architecture by critics and public alike. The building is wrapped in Titanium panels creating random organic curves. These panels capture light and provide a different view to the building at night.
Casco Viejo
The Casco Viejo is the original seven streets of the medieval town. Today, it is the hub of the city and a colorful neighborhood. St. James Cathedral, Plaza Nueva, the Bidebarrieta Municipal Library and the Basque Museum are nearby sights worth visiting.
The Casco Viejo is the original seven streets of the medieval town. Today, it is the hub of the city and a colorful neighborhood. St. James Cathedral, Plaza Nueva, the Bidebarrieta Municipal Library and the Basque Museum are nearby sights worth visiting.
The Casco Viejo is the original seven streets of the medieval town. Today, it is the hub of the city and a colorful neighborhood. St. James Cathedral, Plaza Nueva, the Bidebarrieta Municipal Library and the Basque Museum are nearby sights worth visiting.
Arriaga Theatro
This is the oldest theatre in Bilbao and is built in honor of Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, the Basque composer regarded as the ‘Spanish Mozart’. The theatre was renovated during the 1980s. Despite theatrical works being held in Euskalduna Palace, The Arriaga Theatre still hosts shows and plays at times.
Aste-Nagusia
The Aste Nagusia is a festival held during August End for a period of 9 intense days to celebrate Basque culture and heritage. Activities such as rural sports exhibitions, concerts, children activities, bull fights, etc. are held.
Bars
Bar El GLobo is next to the Biscay Delegation Foral Palace and the Gran Via. This is a locally famous bar, especially for its pintxos. Bar Gure Toki is another traditional bar located inPlaza Nueva also famous for its pintxos. Bar Restaurant Eme is famous as a result of its sandwiches made from homemade bread and family secret sauce.
Hotels in Bilbao
Basque Boutique is a reputed hotel with AC rooms and free Wi-Fi. Each room is decorated with handmade furnishings inspired from Basque culture. Hotel Miro is near Bilbao old town and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and 32 inch TVs with MP3 and DVD players. Arriaga Suites is close to the cathedral in old town. It offers studios with TVs, microwave ovens, fridges and free-Wi-Fi.