Bilbao www.spain.info OLD TOWN CONTENTS Introduction 3 Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Discover Bilbao neighbourhood Published by: © Turespaña by neighbourhood 4 Created by: Lionbridge NIPO: 086-18-006-3 Culture 8 FREE COPY Tasting Bilbao 10 The content of this leaflet has been created with Bilbao throughout the seasons 13 the utmost care. However, if you find an error, please help us to improve by sending an email to Bilbao with children 14
[email protected] The hidden city 14 FRONT PAGE: Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Enjoy the nightlife 18 BACK: Old Town Photo: Bilbao Tourist Board Tours and walks 18 What can you visit near Bilbao? 19 How to get there 22 How to get around Bilbao 22 2 XXXX XXXX INTRODUCTION a GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, BILBAO Come to Bilbao and discover how the of the local restaurants, true culinary past, the present and the future blend temples run by Michelin-starred chefs. in perfect harmony. A city which has Nature is a prominent feature in a city been able to coordinate its rich indus- surrounded by mountains and where trial past with truly futuristic artistic you can go to the beach on the metro. trends. The outskirts of Bilbao are full of green With the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum areas and wonderful lookout points as its flagship, the city's cultural attrac- with incomparable views of the city's tions are immense. There are extraor- skyline and the Cantabrian Sea. dinary colour changes caused by the Without leaving the Basque Country/ natural light reflecting off the titani- Euskadi, you can visit other fascinating um façade onto the estuary and great cities like San Sebastián and Vitoria, works of contemporary art exhibited in learn about wine culture and enjoy the its galleries.