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What to do in Bilbao
Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
University of Deusto Bilbao
Explore the campus of University of Deusto Bilbao as part of your travels around Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Areas of Bilbao
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
Bilbao Old Town
Discover characterful bars, historic architecture, colorful independent stores and much more amid the largely pedestrianized streets of Bilbao’s atmospheric heart.
Abando
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
Indautxu
While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theatres and historical sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.
Ibaiondo
If you're spending time in Ibaiondo, check out sights like Ribera Market or Santiago Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Atxuri Tram Station or Ribera Tram Stop.
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- San Mames Stadium
- Sopelana Beach
- Plaza Nueva
- Plaza Moyua
- Ribera Market
- Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Arriaga Theater
- Bilbao City Hall
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Zubizuri Bridge
- Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park
- Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
- Getxo Aquarium
- Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
- Meaztegi Golf
- Playa de Azkorri
- Galeria Da Vinci
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