Bilbao Information
Few cities in the world have undergone as radical a transformation as Bilbao
has in recent years. Almost overnight, it has gone from grimy, filthy industrial
hub to super chic, slick modern metropolis.
Once famous for its shipyards and chimneystacks, Bilbao is now best known as a
tourist destination, offering lots of pleasant surprises to the visitor. Yes,
yes there is the museum and while it is true to say that the brave decision to
locate The Guggenheim here was the beginning of Bilbao’s renaissance and yes it
is worth visiting Bilbao just to see this incredible building, the fact is, the
city has a lot more to offer than just this amazing piece of modern
architecture.
From the wonderful character of the old city (Casco Viejo) to the wide
boulevards of the new part, from the historic university of Deusto to the
teeming suburbs of Santxu, Bilbao is a delight of vibrant life, remarkable
buildings, stunning bridges, lovely parks, quaint museums and much more. Ringed
by glorious green hills, it’s in a stunning setting with the river Nervion
running through it and makes an ideal location for a short break.
Useful Websites about Bilbao
You can find more
Bilbao Information on
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