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What to see in Bilbao
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Overview
Sites, monuments and architectural ensembles
Basilica of Begoña
This church is considered a sanctuary as it is dedicated to Our Lady of Begoña, the patron saint of Biscay.
This church is considered a sanctuary as it is dedicated to Our Lady of Begoña, the patron saint of Biscay.
Ribeira Market
One of the largest covered markets in Europe, spanning 10,000 m². It sits by the river, near the old town.
One of the largest covered markets in Europe, spanning 10,000 m². It sits by the river, near the old town.
Old town
Bilbao’s historic centre revolves around its "seven traditional streets". Here you’ll find beautiful façades, several urban palaces, various religious buildings, and a few monuments—all in styles that can date back to the city’s origins over seven centuries ago.
Bilbao’s historic centre revolves around its "seven traditional streets". Here you’ll find beautiful façades, several urban palaces, various religious buildings, and a few monuments—all in styles that can date back to the city’s origins over seven centuries ago.
Museums
Basque Museum
Discover thousands of objects illustrating the various aspects of Basque life and work from its origins.
Discover thousands of objects illustrating the various aspects of Basque life and work from its origins.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
One of Spain's leading museums of painting and sculpture, housing around six thousand works with a focus on the work of many Spanish painters.
One of Spain's leading museums of painting and sculpture, housing around six thousand works with a focus on the work of many Spanish painters.
Guggenheim Museum
This modern and contemporary art museum, opened in 1997, is the city's main tourist attraction. It is part of the foundation that manages several other museums worldwide and is renowned for both its bold architecture and its rich collections of 20th-century works.
This modern and contemporary art museum, opened in 1997, is the city's main tourist attraction. It is part of the foundation that manages several other museums worldwide and is renowned for both its bold architecture and its rich collections of 20th-century works.
Bilbao Maritime Museum
On the site of former shipyards, this museum is dedicated to the maritime, commercial, and industrial activity of the port of Bilbao through the ages.
On the site of former shipyards, this museum is dedicated to the maritime, commercial, and industrial activity of the port of Bilbao through the ages.
Parks and gardens
In the surrounding area
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Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao)
★★★ This modern and contemporary art museum, opened in 1997, is the city's main tourist attraction. It is part of the foundation that manages…
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Old Town of Bilbao
★★ Bilbao’s historic centre revolves around its "seven traditional streets". Here you’ll find beautiful façades, several urban…
Basilica of Begoña
★ This church is considered a sanctuary as it is dedicated to Our Lady of Begoña, the patron saint of Biscay.
Santiago Cathedral (Bilbao)
★ Built in the early 14th century, it blends Gothic and Neo-Gothic styles.
Ribeira Market
★ One of the largest covered markets in Europe, spanning 10,000 m². It sits by the river, near the old town.
Basque Museum of Bilbao
★ Discover thousands of objects illustrating the various aspects of Basque life and work from its origins.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
★ One of Spain's leading museums of painting and sculpture, housing around six thousand works with a focus on the work of many Spanish…
Bilbao Maritime Museum
★ On the site of former shipyards, this museum is dedicated to the maritime, commercial, and industrial activity of the port of Bilbao…