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Bilbao is an interesting city with a strong culture of art and architecture, as well as numerous museums on a variety of themes.

Bilbao is a municipality and city in Spain, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country.

Since its foundation in the early 14th century, Bilbao was a commercial hub that enjoyed significant importance. Nowadays, Bilbao is a vigorous service city that is experiencing an ongoing social, economic, and aesthetic revitalisation process, started by the iconic Bilbao Guggenheim Museum. Bilbao's buildings display a variety of architectural styles, ranging from gothic to contemporary architecture. The Old Town features many of the oldest buildings in the city, as the St. James' Cathedral or the Church of San Anton.

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Bilbao, Spain

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Bilbao is an interesting city with a strong culture of art and architecture, as well as numerous museums on a variety of themes.
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

Museo Guggenheim Bilbao (Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao) by Edwin Poon

Housed in perhaps the most important Gehry-designed structure, this museum is a treasure of 20C art spread among 20 galleries.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

Museum of Fine Arts by mimmyg

This museum is a must-see to admire the work of numerous renowned artists, not least of which are Goya, Le Greco, and Ribeira.
Historic Center, Bilbao

Bilbao by Héctor de Pereda

While exploring the historic sites, take time to also relax in a cafe and browse shops in the historic center.
Vizcaya Bridge, Bilbao

Vizcaya Bridge by paula soler-moya

This iron "hanging bridge" is Spain's only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Industrial Heritage category for its "beauty and functionality."
Maritime Museum, Bilbao

Bilbao, museo marítimo by Vivre le Voyage, Voyager la Vie

This museum traces Bilbao's long naval history, from the wreck of the 15C "Urbiets" all the way to contemporary activities.
Sacred Art Museum, Bilbao

Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro de Bilbao by Mikel Agirregabiria

Housed in a 16C convent, this collection is notable for its Basque objects and wood sculptures depicting the "Virgin and Child."
Vasco Museum, Bilbao

Euskal Museoa, Unamuno enparantzan by Fernando Jiménez

The collection at this museum provides a comprehensive picture of the everyday lives, traditions, and customs of the Basques.

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