The Euskal Herria Museum is housed in the beautiful 18th Century Palacio de Montefuerte. The museum displays exhibitions relating to Basque history and culture, including...

Gernika occupies an mportant place in Basque history because for centuries independent Basque leaders met under an oak tree here. The Casa de Juntas stands...

Gernika sits beside the estuary of the River Oka, a varied area attracting many species of birds. The last six miles of the river`s estuary...

During the Spanish Civil War, on the 26 April 1937 and at the request of General Franco, German and Italian planes dropped bombs on Gernika...

The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is housed in the former Convento de la Encarnacion. The convent was founded by Dominican nuns in the early...

Begona Basilica is the most important church in Bilboa. Designed by Sanchez Martinez de Arego, it is in the Gothic style and stands where the...

The Museo Vasco in the old town contains an extensive collection of exhibits devoted to the traditions of the Basque people. Displays include farming, fishing,...

The Bilboa Museum of Art Reproductions is dedicated to teaching the history of art. The museum was originally created in 1927 and it is now...

The Cathedral of Santiago is mainly in the Gothic style and it was built at the end of the 14th Century on the site of...

Plaza Nueva was completed in the mid 19th Century and the square is known for its fine selection of bars and restaurants which can be...

This lovely market building is in the Art Deco eclectic style and is located on a site that used to hold a weekly market. Built...

The Arriaga Theatre is an impressive, ornate building with a sumptuous interior of chandeliers and antique furniture. Originally opened in 1890, the theatre is named...

The Town Hall in Bilbao was built in a new kind of Baroque style in 1892 and on its top is a small spire. It...

The Bullfighting Museum in Bilboa is housed at the bullring. On display is a permanent exhibition about bullfighting history and memorabilia of famous matadors and...

The Cuevas de Santimamine were inhabited by man about 12,000 years ago. They were discovered in 1917 and on the walls of one small chamber...

Plaza Circular is a square in the modern area of Bilboa known as Ensanche. It is the city`s business district and has wide streets with...

Parque del Arenal is a pleasant park situated on land which was once marshland until drained in the 18th Century. It is popular as a...

The graceful Zubizuri Footbridge spanning the Rio Nervion was designed by Santiago Calatrava. This modern structure was opened in 1994 before the completion of the...

Bilboa has many hills surrounding it, and the top of Monte Artxanda can be reached by the historic funicular railway. From this hill are magnificent...

Plaza de Don Federico Moyua was created in the late 19th Century when it was decided to expand Bilboa. The square was intended to be...