Bilbao - Basílica de Begoña

The district of Begoña lies on a higher level and is not part of the old town. Its pilgrimage church is most easily reached by taking the lift from behind the church of San Nicolás. There is also a footpath (20minutes' walk) to the top of the hill, from which there is a good view of the city. The church (16th C.) has an image of the Virgin of Begoña, patroness of the city, and an interesting painting of "The Pilgrimage of Begoña".