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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
"Puppy" at the Guggenheim Museum
Category: Sightseeing - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Abandoibarra, 2, Entrance to the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao 48001
Few sights are as unique as this unusual sculpture that welcomes visitors to the Guggenheim Museum. This topiary in the shape of a massive dog is covered in flowers, which are changed seasonally so that the masterpiece remains in bloom. "Puppy" is a landmark of pride for locals. METRO: Moyúa
Category: Sightseeing - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: El Arenal Parque, Bilbao
CASCO VIEJO. The original facility was built in 1923 and underwent extensive reconstruction in 1985. During warm weather, the park hosts numerous open-air concerts. Located in a park across the street from San Nicolas Cathedral in Casco Viejo, near the bridge to the beginning of Gran Via. METRO: Casco Viejo
Category: Sightseeing - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Gran Via, Bilbao
While a Metro might not seem a likely sightseeing attraction, the innovative architecture and design of this striking facility is most impressive. The system was built to follow the Guggenheim and incorporate the city into the theme. Designed by Norman Foster, the system is relatively new and boasts a contemporary motif. Unlike most metros, the...
Category: Sightseeing - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Abandoibarra, 2, Bilbao 48001
ADANDOIBARRA. The Museo Guggenheim, which opened in 1997, is one of the highly recommended stops in Bilbao. This most informative museum is housed in a monolithic building, which is worth seeing just for its unusually designed exterior. The audio-tour starts off your journey through architect Frank Gehry's glass and limestone masterpiece with an...
Category: Sightseeing - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Bilbao
Located near the Guggenheim, this bridge is quite different from the other bridges in Bilbao, as the structure "bridges" the boundaries of architecture. Enjoy a stroll across the bridge and take in the scenery of the city below. The bridge has a portion of glass along the bottom of the walkway that gives you the sensation of being suspended in and...
Category: Sightseeing - Bilbao Attractions & Activities
Address: Plaza Arriaga, s/n, Bilbao 48005
CASCO VIEJO. Recalling the design of the Opera House in Paris, this majestic facility is noted for its striking façade and equally lovely interior. A tourist information office is located on the ground floor. METRO: País Vasco
