Destination of Conde Duque Bilbao in Bilbao. Official Website.
Discover what is around us
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Guggenheim Museum
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Mamá
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Cathedral Santiago of Bilbao
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Ribera Market
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Plaza Nueva
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Gaztelugatxe
Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is the best known work of Canadian architect Frank Gehry.
Nowadays, the Guggenheim Museum hosts many temporary exhibitions, so whenever you come to visit you can discover brand new works.
It also includes permanent exhibitions such as works by Jorge Oteiza and Mark Rothko. Where you can explore different works by representatives of 19th century Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism and German Expressionism.
But let's not forget the most important thing, the museum and location is a work of art for the visitors themselves.
We invite you to discover it.
Mamá
Mamá could be the world's largest arachnid at 10 metres tall and weighing 22 tonnes.
However, Mama is a sculpture that is covered in bronze, steel and marble.
Crafted by Louise Bourgeois, Mamá represents fertility and protection. The sculpture embodies the strength of motherhood.
That is why you can find her guarding the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
Cathedral Santiago of Bilbao
The Cathedral Basilica of Santiago is the temple that houses the Catholic seat of Bilbao.
It is one of the smallest cathedrals in the region and in Europe, its 16th century Gothic style architecture recreates the medieval architecture of the time with a large façade decorated with stone tracery .
A reconstruction was carried out in the 19th century with the addition of a rose window, tower and spire. At that time, the style was created from the influence of neo-Gothic or Victorian Gothic. Offering a change of materials and modern decorative art that keeps the tradition of the Middle Ages.
Discover our history from the cathedral.
Ribera Market
This is the market located on the banks of the Nervión estuary, dating from the 14th century, and is the city's main shopping area.
It was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century in the modernist style of the time with wrought iron and glass.
In 1928, the decision was taken to rebuild the market in the rationalist style of the time. This character was based on the functionality of open spaces without columns, creating good ventilation inside the building made of reinforced concrete materials, which was decorated in an art deco style.
We encourage you to visit the market and taste our regional products.
Plaza Nueva
The Plaza Nueva was built in the 19th century due to the influence of the Bilbao enlightenment of the time.
The project began to be developed in 1786 to be carried out in the following years.
However, due to the conflicts of the War of Independence, in the context of the Napoleonic Wars (1808-1814) against Napoleon's brother, Joseph Bonaparte, it was postponed until the end of the war.
The building finally began in 1829 and was completed in 1851.
The square has a neoclassical style from the 19th century with a rectangular shape and semicircular arches with ashlar stone and concrete materials. Nowadays, it invites you to relax and is used for events, gastronomic venues and local festivals.
On Sundays there is also a collectors' market.
You can't miss it!
San Juan de Gatztelugatxe
The erosion of the sea on rock, limestone and sand has shaped this natural site located just 30 minutes from Bilbao.
Its narrow access, created by nature, is a refuge for seabirds and leads to the islet via a stone bridge that is still preserved today.
Tradition invites visitors to climb its 241 steps and ring the bell three times.
In addition, this location was a filming site for Game of Thrones, where a palace was recreated on the remains of an ancient castle from the Kingdom of Navarre.
Are you going to miss it?