Art lovers, whether fans of modern or classical art, will undoubtedly find themselves right at home in Bilbao considering the two fantastic museums which the city boasts. Let’s take a look at Bilbao’s two crown jewels of art.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

One of Frank Gehry’s most notable architectural feats is the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, an ode to modernist architecture and art. The impressive silver structure might be the main attraction, but there is also a large number of art pieces by notable art figures such as Richard Serra and Jeff Koons.

Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao

If contemporary art isn’t your thing, don’t fret! The Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao boasts one of the country’s best collections of art, dating from the 16th century until the 20th century. You can find paintings by Spanish icons such as Francisco de Goya and El Greco here.

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On your next trip to Bilbao, be sure to do these three things.

Visit the Vizcaya Bridge

A short subway ride from the center of Bilbao is the Vizcaya Bridge, located near the Ria of Bilbao’s discharge into the Bay of Biscay. This unique, iron-clad structure was the world’s first transporter bridge and carries people and cars across the river using a massive gondola.

Go to an Athletic Club Match at San Mames

If there is one thing that all Bilbao natives have in common, it is their love and support for Athletic Club, the city’s storied soccer team. A match in San Mames, a brilliant and modern stadium holding 53,289 fans, is a great way to feel the passion of the city and to live one of the most passionate stadium experiences on the planet. 

Marvel at the Guggenheim Museum

The Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum was completed in 1997 and has become the most recognizable symbol of Bilbao. The striking titanium-clad exterior of the structure, as well as the collection of world-class contemporary art inside of it, are both things to marvel at.

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What to Do

If you’re in Bilbao on a Sunday, the best thing to do is to go to the local flea market housed in a massive warehouse called Espacio Open. It’s a little bit away from the center, but it’s great because it’s a really local place and it only happens once a week! There you can find awesome stalls with clothes, trinkets, furniture, and there are two cafes where you can get pintxos and drinks!

The Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao is the perfect place to go if you want to see a lot of famous, yet local artists displayed in a very aesthetically pleasing way. It’s great to see how much artists from the city and Basque Country are celebrated, but the best part is that it’s free between 6-8 pm every day for the public, and for people 25 and under, admission is free all day long!

Known to some as Frank Gehry’s “titanium monster”, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is definitely worth at least checking out from outside. The massive steel building is a work of art in and of itself, and from circling the building, you will see famous sculptures like “Puppy” and “Tulips”, both by Jeff Koons. The Guggenheim is definitely a little bit of an investment since it costs 17 euros for adults and 9.50 for students 26 and under, but it’s large enough that you can really spend a whole day there.

The Ria Bilbao, or Estuary of Bilbao, runs throughout the city and is so beautiful to walk alongside. Follow it and appreciate all the stunning, colorful buildings on the shores, and the interesting bridges you’ll pass by.

Food

Bilbao is most famous for pintxos, which is another way to say tapas. These little bites are way more over the top than regular tapas though, with crazy combinations, lots of different types of cod and other seafood, and more! One of the best places to get pintxos is a place called El Huevo Frito where they are famous for topping their pintxos with quail eggs!

Another place to visit for traditional, local food is a restaurant called Cafe Iruña. Although it can be a bit pricey for dinner, if you go during the week they have a great menu del dia for only 15 euros! You can get a starter, main course, and dessert that all have a Basque country flair.

If you have a sweet tooth, there are two treats you have to try. One is called a pastel de arroz, which means rice cake, and it’s a pastry shell filled with a rice pudding like filling! The other one is called a carolina, and it’s a pastry base that is topped with meringue and coated with chocolate! The

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Art lovers, whether fans of modern or classical art, will undoubtedly find themselves right at home in Bilbao considering the two fantastic museums which the city boasts. Let’s take a look at Bilbao’s two crown jewels of art.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

One of Frank Gehry’s most notable architectural feats is the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, an ode to modernist architecture and art. The impressive silver structure might be the main attraction, but there is also a large number of art pieces by notable art figures such as Richard Serra and Jeff Koons.

Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao

If contemporary art isn’t your thing, don’t fret! The Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao boasts one of the country’s best collections of art, dating from the 16th century until the 20th century. You can find paintings by Spanish icons such as Francisco de Goya and El Greco here.

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On your next trip to Bilbao, be sure to do these three things.

Visit the Vizcaya Bridge

A short subway ride from the center of Bilbao is the Vizcaya Bridge, located near the Ria of Bilbao’s discharge into the Bay of Biscay. This unique, iron-clad structure was the world’s first transporter bridge and carries people and cars across the river using a massive gondola.

Go to an Athletic Club Match at San Mames

If there is one thing that all Bilbao natives have in common, it is their love and support for Athletic Club, the city’s storied soccer team. A match in San Mames, a brilliant and modern stadium holding 53,289 fans, is a great way to feel the passion of the city and to live one of the most passionate stadium experiences on the planet. 

Marvel at the Guggenheim Museum

The Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum was completed in 1997 and has become the most recognizable symbol of Bilbao. The striking titanium-clad exterior of the structure, as well as the collection of world-class contemporary art inside of it, are both things to marvel at.

The post 3 Things You Must Do in Bilbao, Spain appeared first on Traveler Master.

What to Do

If you’re in Bilbao on a Sunday, the best thing to do is to go to the local flea market housed in a massive warehouse called Espacio Open. It’s a little bit away from the center, but it’s great because it’s a really local place and it only happens once a week! There you can find awesome stalls with clothes, trinkets, furniture, and there are two cafes where you can get pintxos and drinks!

The Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao is the perfect place to go if you want to see a lot of famous, yet local artists displayed in a very aesthetically pleasing way. It’s great to see how much artists from the city and Basque Country are celebrated, but the best part is that it’s free between 6-8 pm every day for the public, and for people 25 and under, admission is free all day long!

Known to some as Frank Gehry’s “titanium monster”, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is definitely worth at least checking out from outside. The massive steel building is a work of art in and of itself, and from circling the building, you will see famous sculptures like “Puppy” and “Tulips”, both by Jeff Koons. The Guggenheim is definitely a little bit of an investment since it costs 17 euros for adults and 9.50 for students 26 and under, but it’s large enough that you can really spend a whole day there.

The Ria Bilbao, or Estuary of Bilbao, runs throughout the city and is so beautiful to walk alongside. Follow it and appreciate all the stunning, colorful buildings on the shores, and the interesting bridges you’ll pass by.

Food

Bilbao is most famous for pintxos, which is another way to say tapas. These little bites are way more over the top than regular tapas though, with crazy combinations, lots of different types of cod and other seafood, and more! One of the best places to get pintxos is a place called El Huevo Frito where they are famous for topping their pintxos with quail eggs!

Another place to visit for traditional, local food is a restaurant called Cafe Iruña. Although it can be a bit pricey for dinner, if you go during the week they have a great menu del dia for only 15 euros! You can get a starter, main course, and dessert that all have a Basque country flair.

If you have a sweet tooth, there are two treats you have to try. One is called a pastel de arroz, which means rice cake, and it’s a pastry shell filled with a rice pudding like filling! The other one is called a carolina, and it’s a pastry base that is topped with meringue and coated with chocolate! The

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