Things to do in Bilbao

Things to do in Bilbao
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Bilbao is the capital of Bizkaia, a province in Euskadi. It
is important for its industry, and has beyond 400,000 people. Around
the city the population is increasing, nowadays counting
more than 500,000 inhabitants. Bilbao is surrounded by
mountains and industrial areas at the same time, which makes
the city one of the most promising in Spain. It
has also become the most charming city in Euskadi because of
its richness both cultural and gastronomical.
Crossed by Nervion river (also called Ria de Bilbao), Bilbao
has the city of Guipuzcoa on its east, Cantabria on its
west, and Alava towards the south.
From recent excavations found on peak of Mount Malmasn and
burial settlements in Mountains Avril and Archanda, Bilbao
was most probably inhabited more
than 6,000 years ago. Some scholars associate Bilbao as the
Amanum Portus named by Plinius or Flaviobriga named by
Claudius Ptolomeus.
Under Saint Anton Church some ruins have been discovered
dated from the XI or XII century.

PLACES TO VISIT:

IGLESIA SAN NICOLAS:
Plazuela San Nicols, s/n
This church, built in the XVIII century by
Ignacio de Ibero y Erkizia is situated in the city's old
district (casco viejo). Its baroque style consists
in an octagonal plant and two bell towers. It bears
Bilbao's stone coat of arms at the entrance.
How to get there: the best way is using the subway, line L1
in Bilbao until Casco Viejo Station.
Monday-Saturday:11.00am-1.00pm and 5.30pm-8.00pm.
Sundays: 11.00am-1.00pm
Free entry

PLAZA NUEVA:
Plaza Nueva/ Barra Emparantza
This neoclassical square was created by Antonio
Echevarra in 1829 and was finished in 1849. Silvestre Prez
and Goicoechea also contributed to its
foundation. It is situated in the old
quarter. Full of commerce, it had earlier been
a square called "Plaza de los Zurradorres" and its
original name was Plaza de Fernando VII. It consists in 18
arches on two of its sides. Every Sunday an open
market offers second hand items, as well as birds and other
little animals. On its main facade resides the Royal Academy
of Basque Language. It is easy to find the first arch that
was built on this square, as there is a signal on it.
How to get there: Close to Iglesia de San Nicolas and Sede
Euskaltzaindia, together with other cultural places
to visit, the best way to get there is the subway, L1 in
Bilbao until Casco Viejo Station.

BASILICA DE BEGONA
Virgen de Begoa, 38.
This religious Gothic monument is located in
Begona quarter and is a sign of written
communication for the city of Bilbao. The beauty it holds
inside is as impressive as it is on the
outside. Any visitor should stop and adore its
beauty, its grandeur with the peaceful feeling that this
church offers. Inside there is the Virgin of Begoa,
patroness of Bilbao, which holiday is celebrated every 15 of
August. This church consists in three naves. Many pilgrims
arrive there as the ending point after having walked a whole
night to get there to attend the mass.
How to get there: If you take the underground, stop at
Santuxu station. It is 400 meters ahead.
Monday to Saturday: 10.30am-1.30pm and 5.30pm-8.30pm
Sundays: Only open during the mass at 10am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm,
6.00pm and 8.00pm
You can Vist Bilbao along with a vacation in the west side
of the Pyrenees mountains
Bilbao is located just a few hours from Biarritz and San
Sebastian.

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