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Bilbao Attractions & ActivitiesHistoric Sites
Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Biblioteca Municipal de Bidebarrieta
Category: Historic Sites - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Bidebarrieta, 4, Bilbao 48005
CASCO VIEJO. This historic building, which is now home to the city's historical archives and library, is located in the Casco Viejo area of Bilbao, near the Santiago Cathedral. In the latter years of the 19th century, the El Sitio society commissioned architect Severino de Achucarro to design and construct a building for their social functions and...
Category: Historic Sites - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Plaza Ernesto Erkoreka, Bilbao 48007
Casa Consistorial, Bilboa's original town hall, was opened in 1892. The building is the work of architect Jaquin Rucoba and is a good example of neo-baroque architecture. Outside, you'll find several statues that honor important figures in Bilboa's long history. Perhaps the most popular of Casa Consistorial's attractions is the Arab Salon, the...
Category: Historic Sites - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Bailén, 2, Abando & Plaza Circular, Bilbao 48003
The Estación de Atxuri, Bilbao's main rail station, was opened in the early part of the 20th century. The station's beautiful facade is difficult to miss. Inside, you'll find the Museo Montren, a small museum full of model trains. METRO: Abando
Category: Historic Sites - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Alameda Mazarredo, 23, Bilbao 48009
EL ENSANCHE. The Palacio de Ibaigane is home to the popular Athletic Club de Bilbao, Vizcaya's football hall. This Alameda Mazarredo building was completed in the years preceding the first World War and is noteworthy for its arched entranceway. BUS: Abando
Category: Historic Sites - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Campo Volantín, 37, Palacete del Puerto Autónomo de Bilbao, Bilbao 48007
Palacio de Olábarri is located in Bilbao's famous Campo Volantín area. This building was once the palace of José María de Olábarri, a late 19th century Bilbao entrepreneur. Since the mid-1950s, the building has been home to the local port authority and is known as Palacete del Puerto Autónomo de Bilbao. Palacio de Olábarri is actually a union of...
Category: Historic Sites - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Gran Via, 25, Bilbao 48009
INDAUTXU. Located on Gran Via, the Palacio Foral stands as one of architect Luis Aladren's most beautiful Baroque-style monuments. Outside, the building's stonework and grand facade are the object of much civic pride. Inside, you'll find lavish décor, including stained glass windows and several paintings. METRO: Abando or Moyúa
Santa y Real Casa de la Misericordia
Category: Historic Sites - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Sabino Arana, 2, Indautxu, Bilbao 48013
INDAUTXU. Santa y Real Casa de la Misericordia is located in Bilbao's famous Plaza del Sagrado Corazón. The building, designed and built in the mid-19th century, was originally intended to serve as haven for Bilbao's poor. METRO: San Mamés
