Tourist Attractions in Bilbao

 
Bilbao, lying 14km/9mi from the sea on the Río Nervión, is chief town of the Basque province of Vizcaya and the see of a bishop. It is also Spain's leading port in terms of revenue from goods handled, and the center of a gigantic industrial conurbation.

History

From its foundation in 1300 by Don Diego López de Haro, feudal lord of Vizcaya, Bilbao played an important part in the maritime trade on the north coast of Spain. Iron ore was exported from here to England, and the town's pre-industrial iron and steel industry brought it prosperity. Its rise to become one of Spain's leading industrial centers began in the mid 19th century with the development of industrial smelting of iron ore from the mines in the hinterland. During this period, particularly in the sixties and seventies, large numbers of people came to Bilbao from the poorer country regions in search of work. Heavy rainfall in 1983 led to floods which caused severe damage in the industrial areas.
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The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a fascinating building, with gleaming curves that reflect into the water of the Nervión River. The museum's collection of modern art focuses largely on sculpture.

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The Museum of Basque Archeology, Ethnography and History covers the history of the Basque country from prehistoric times to the 19th C.
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Bilbao's Museum of Fine Art contains a vast collection of well known European masters, along with works by Basque artists and contemporary Spanish artists.

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Bilbao Surroundings

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Fine Arts Museum in Bilbao.Museum of Fine Art, Bilbao
Fishing boats in the harbor at Bermeo.Bermeo, Bilbao
An evening view from below the Puente Colgante in Portugalete.Puente Colgante, Portugalete
A bench out front of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao
The Euskalduna Music and Conference Hall seen at night in Bilbao.Euskalduna Music and Conference Hall, Bilbao
Interior view of the Church of San Antón in Bilbao.San Antón, Bilbao
Stone windmill at Algorta.Surroundings, Bilbao
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