Things to Do

Things to Do in Bilbao

There are 29 attractions in Bilbao. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, contemporary art museum known for titanium-clad architecture, is the most popular.

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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Contemporary art museum known for titanium-clad architecture
Museum
San Mamés Stadium
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San Mamés Stadium
Iconic Bilbao football stadium and Athletic Club home
Stadium
San Mamés Stadium (1913)
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San Mamés Stadium (1913)
Historic Bilbao football stadium, original San Mamés (1913)
Stadium
St. James' Cathedral
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St. James' Cathedral
Gothic cathedral in Basque Country
Church
Gaztelugatxe
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Gaztelugatxe
Basque islet linked by stone bridge with hermitage
Island
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
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Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Major Basque museum housing classical and modern art
Museum
Anboto
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Anboto
Iconic Basque mountain with mythological significance
Mountain
Gorbea
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Gorbea
Basque Country mountain forming Gorbea Natural Park
Mountain
Santimamiñe kobazuloa
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Santimamiñe kobazuloa
Prehistoric cave with Paleolithic paintings and archaeological deposits
Archaeological Site
Church of San Antón
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Church of San Antón
Historic Basque church with medieval stone architecture
Church
Basilica of Begoña
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Basilica of Begoña
Neoclassical basilica on Bilbao hill, Basque Country
Church
Ganekogorta
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Ganekogorta
Prominent Bilbao-area mountain with panoramic views
Mountain
Pagasarri
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Pagasarri
Prominent Bilbao mountain popular with hikers
Mountain
Teatro Arriaga
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Teatro Arriaga
Neoclassical theater in Bilbao, historic cultural venue
Theater
Aketx
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Aketx
Small hamlet in the Basque Country, Spain
Island
Butrón
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Butrón
Fairy-tale Basque castle with turrets and moat
Castle
Chavarri Palace
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Chavarri Palace
Neoclassical palace in Bilbao housing cultural institutions
Palace
Izaro Island
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Izaro Island
Small island near Mundaka with seabird colonies
Island
Billao
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Billao
Small village in Basque Country, northern Spain
Island
Casa De Juntas De Gernika
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Casa De Juntas De Gernika
Basque assembly building and symbol of Gernika
Monument
Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park
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Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park
Public park in Bilbao with fountains and sculptures
Park
Garraitz
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Garraitz
Small village in Basque Country
Island
Txatxarramendi
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Txatxarramendi
Basque Country hill popular with local hikers
Island
Parque Etxebarria
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Parque Etxebarria
Bilbao park on reclaimed industrial site with viewpoints
Park
Cruz de Kurtzio
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Cruz de Kurtzio
Stone cross monument in Basque Country
Monument
Casa Torre de Salazar
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Casa Torre de Salazar
Medieval tower house in Basque Country
Museum
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Fingerprint Sculpture
Public sculpture resembling a giant fingerprint
Monument
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Gorbeiako gurutzea / Cruz de Gorbeia
Mountain summit cross marking Gorbeia peak
Monument
Vizcaya Bridge
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Vizcaya Bridge
Historic transporter bridge connecting banks of the Nervión
Historical Site