Only 24 Hours in Bilbao?

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This square became a major crossroads between the Old Town and the newer parts of Bilbao.","type":"text"},{"content":"Let’s walk over the Arenal bridge using Calle de Navarra ","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Arriaga Theater","location":{"latitude":43.25939536494364,"longitude":-2.92474425,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJ1Tsu685PTg0RrOtim3nNW28","media":[{"content":"Arriaga Theatre","type":"text"},{"content":"In front of you is the Arriaga Theatre, opened in 1890 and designed with inspiration from the Paris Opera House. It’s one of Bilbao’s most elegant buildings and an important cultural venue.","type":"text"},{"content":"It’s named after Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga (1806–1826), a remarkable local composer who died very young.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Bilboko Donejakue Katedrala","location":{"latitude":43.257643221166,"longitude":-2.924428599999982,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJAe9mcTVOTg0RNX0wHwm6OSs","media":[{"content":"Santiago Cathedral","type":"text"},{"content":"\nThis is Santiago Cathedral, whose origins go back to the 14th century, though it has been rebuilt and restored over the centuries. It’s an official stop on the Northern Camino de Santiago. If it’s open, step inside to see parts of its Gothic interior.","type":"text"},{"content":"\nFun fact: check it out from one side and you’ll see the columns are leaning, Bilbao’s old town is built on marshland. Kinda reminds you of something, right?","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Erriberako merkatua","location":{"latitude":43.25564941494166,"longitude":-2.9242043000000084,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJ329u8cxPTg0RX7XirbQve-0","media":[{"content":"Ribera Market, San Antón Church & Bridge","type":"text"},{"content":"The Ribera Market you see was built in 1929 and is one of Europe’s largest covered food markets, full of fresh produce and local specialties.","type":"text"},{"content":" Nearby is San Antón Church, originally mentioned in documents from the 14th century, and the bridge beside it. ","type":"text"},{"content":"These two appear on Athletic Club Bilbao’s crest , a real symbol of local pride.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Plaza Berria","location":{"latitude":43.25907886494345,"longitude":-2.9226734,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"EjJQbC4gQmVycmlhLCBJYmFpb25kbywgNDgwMDUgQmlsYmFvLCBCaXprYWlhLCBTcGFpbiIuKiwKFAoSCZniEFPJT04NEf-Og4LIOu4ZEhQKEgm5iUtmJ05ODRFFppUexKw0ZQ","media":[{"content":"Plaza Nueva","type":"text"},{"content":"Plaza Nueva was constructed in 1821 in a neoclassical style. With its elegant arches and lively atmosphere, it became one of the city’s most beloved public spaces.","type":"text"},{"content":"Here you can sip a drink and sample pintxos at local favorites like La Olla, Gure Toki, and Sorginzulo.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Epaltzaren Alargunaren Kalea, 12","location":{"latitude":43.261821871999935,"longitude":-2.9230869158691464,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJLQ02NM9PTg0RsTuYnB5tjhY","media":[{"content":"El Arenal Promenade","type":"text"},{"content":"\nThe El Arenal area was originally a sandy riverbank (the name Arenal means “sandy place”) before being urbanized in the 19th century.","type":"text"},{"content":"\nToday it’s a peaceful riverside promenade connecting the Old Town with the modern core.","type":"text"},{"content":"\nOn Sundays, the flower market brings bright local colors to the walk.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Bilbao City Hall","location":{"latitude":43.264056364946065,"longitude":-2.9236019000000057,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJ3RHC5cVPTg0RLrUcod-GdGo","media":[{"content":"City Hall & Chillida Sculpture","type":"text"},{"content":"Bilbao’s City Hall was completed in 1892 and stands elegantly by the river. ","type":"text"},{"content":"Near it you’ll find a sculpture by Eduardo Chillida (1924–2002), a Basque sculptor famous for monumental pieces blending geometry and space","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Zubizuri","location":{"latitude":43.266537214947355,"longitude":-2.927480000000018,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJcaqxM9tPTg0Rhk8icYOM6mo","media":[{"content":"Zubizuri Bridge & Isozaki Towers","type":"text"},{"content":"The Zubizuri Bridge was inaugurated in 1997 and designed by Santiago Calatrava. Its curved, white form is one of Bilbao’s modern icons. ","type":"text"},{"content":"Across the river rise the Isozaki Towers, completed in 2010, marking the start of the city’s contemporary architectural zone often called “New Bilbao.”","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Funikularreko Plaza","location":{"latitude":43.26851776494836,"longitude":-2.9263037000000125,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"EjFGdW5pa3VsYXJyZWtvIFBsYXphLCA0ODAwNyBCaWxiYW8sIEJpemthaWEsIFNwYWluIi4qLAoUChIJg4aNZ8NPTg0RUbPQbO5LdekSFAoSCbmJS2YnTk4NEUWmlR7ErDRl","media":[{"content":"Artxanda Funicular Square","type":"text"},{"content":"The Artxanda funicular opened in 1915.","type":"text"},{"content":"From this square you can buy tickets or use your Barik transport card to ride up Mount Artxanda. I","type":"text"},{"content":"t’s one of the quickest ways to reach a stunning city viewpoint. At the top you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Bilbao, the river, and surrounding hills","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Puente de la Salve","location":{"latitude":43.2693022149488,"longitude":-2.93187979999999,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJE_t5mKtPTg0Rwn7kuVcd2vg","media":[{"content":"La Salve Bridge","type":"text"},{"content":"La Salve Bridge was originally built in 1972 to connect different parts of the city more easily. Later, the Guggenheim Museum was added beneath it, and today it’s a symbol of Bilbao’s blend of old infrastructure and new art","type":"text"},{"content":"Under the bridge, on the right, there’s an elevator or stairs that take you up to the spot where you’ll get the best photo of the museum","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Puppy","location":{"latitude":43.26759021494788,"longitude":-2.9344799500000196,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJWfMAHNxPTg0RUhZPRovdnd4","media":[{"content":"Puppy & Guggenheim Museum","type":"text"},{"content":"This giant flower puppy sculpture, Puppy, was installed in 1997 outside the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which opened in 1997 as well. ","type":"text"},{"content":"Designed by Frank Gehry, the museum radically transformed Bilbao into a global cultural destination.","type":"text"},{"content":"Where the museum is now, there used to be a factory that built ships, that’s why it looks the way it does. It was pretty controversial to close the factory to open a museum, but nowadays we can’t imagine the city without it.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"\"Maman\" de Louise Bourgeois","location":{"latitude":43.26875336494851,"longitude":-2.932987449999991,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJfWbYmN5PTg0RPEXdWMzJ6i0","media":[{"content":"MAMAN Sculpture","type":"text"},{"content":"MAMAN, the giant spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, was placed here in 1999. Its massive legs create a dramatic silhouette an artistic reminder of strength and protection.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Euskadi Plaza","location":{"latitude":43.26691196316191,"longitude":-2.937985755894168,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJF9GwWydQTg0R0hNf6B9sUoU","media":[{"content":"Plaza Euskadi","type":"text"},{"content":"Plaza Euskadi sits by the Iberdrola Tower, completed in 2012 as Bilbao’s tallest building. ","type":"text"},{"content":"Nearby is the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, founded in 1914, which houses an outstanding mix of classical and modern art.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Lugar Parque de Teofilo Guiard, 3006","location":{"latitude":43.265907494604555,"longitude":-2.940842592327866,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJr9ss8CZQTg0RVKNXCDAGDJU","media":[{"content":"Doña Casilda Park","type":"text"},{"content":"This green oasis was designed in 1907 and named after Doña Casilda Iturrizar, a local philanthropist. It has shady paths, fountains, and benches, the perfect place to take a break from walking.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Palacio Euskalduna","location":{"latitude":43.26701711494758,"longitude":-2.9443091000000177,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJA0CrYyRQTg0RocBW1lUcKd0","media":[{"content":"Euskalduna Palace & La Carola","type":"text"},{"content":"So, right here is Euskalduna Palace, which opened in 1999. It’s a super modern cultural center, but it’s built on the old shipyard grounds, so the design still kinda nods to its past—big glass walls, sharp angles, like the lines of the ships they used to build here. Inside, they host everything from concerts to opera to big conferences, so it’s one of the main spots for culture in Bilbao.","type":"text"},{"content":"\nJust nearby is La Carola, an old dockyard crane that’s been kept as a little reminder of Bilbao’s industrial days. It looks a bit out of place next to the shiny palace, but that’s the point, it shows how the city has transformed over the years. Definitely take a moment to look around; the mix of old and new is really cool.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"San Mames Stadium","location":{"latitude":43.26442146494624,"longitude":-2.948797650000019,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJT54lBDBQTg0RREbjJEJ3Y90","media":[{"content":"San Mamés Stadium","type":"text"},{"content":"The original San Mamés opened way back in 1913, but the current modern stadium was finished in 2013 and part of it is actually built on top of the old one. It’s home to Athletic Club Bilbao, one of the oldest football clubs around, and a big part of the city’s identity. They have a unique phylosophy: they only play with players from their own youth academy or with Basque roots.\n","type":"text"},{"content":"You can check out the museum next to Gate 21 to see the club’s history, or grab a drink at La Campa de los Ingleses and get a peek inside the stadium.","type":"text"},{"content":"Right in the middle of the plaza is a statue of José Ángel Iribar, a living legend. He was a legendary goalkeeper for Athletic Club, known for his crazy reflexes and being an amazing team leader. Even today, he’s still a huge figure at Athletic and loved by all of us, both those who got to see him play and those who didn’t","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Plaza Sagrado Corazón de Jesús","location":{"latitude":43.26576417910388,"longitude":-2.94529423787957,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJacNG9yRQTg0RCBCmLbfJVDY","media":[{"content":"Gran Vía","type":"text"},{"content":"Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains Bilbao’s busiest shopping street, lined with elegant buildings and a vibrant urban feel.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Federico Moyúa Plaza","location":{"latitude":43.26301976494547,"longitude":-2.935007750000005,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"EjVGZWRlcmljbyBNb3nDumEgUGxhemEsIEFiYW5kbywgQmlsYmFvLCBCaXprYWlhLCBTcGFpbiIuKiwKFAoSCVdV93zXT04NEY51TIzMjFb3EhQKEgm5iUtmJ05ODRFFppUexKw0ZQ","media":[{"content":"Plaza Moyua","type":"text"},{"content":"This squarewas laid out in 1902 and has been a key traffic and meeting point ever since. It’s surrounded by historic hotels and finance buildings, a classic snapshot of Bilbao’s urban growth.","type":"text"},{"content":"Right here, on the same side of the street as the Hacienda building, you can catch the bus that takes you straight to the airport","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Bizkaiko Foru Aldundiaren jauregia","location":{"latitude":43.26208901494501,"longitude":-2.9319380500000136,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJsUuVsNBPTg0RMSX8EgVmiq8","media":[{"content":"Provincial Government Building & El Globo","type":"text"},{"content":"The Diputación Foral de Bizkaia building was completed in 1900 and stands with a dignified presence. ","type":"text"},{"content":"Nearby is El Globo, a famed pintxo bar that’s been delighting locals and visitors for decades, a perfect final stop for food.","type":"text"}]},{"address":"Latroupe La Granja","location":{"latitude":43.26153976494471,"longitude":-2.9271610500000067,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.13092380560724579},"placeId":"ChIJq6p63M9PTg0Re4E86DwMBkM","media":[{"content":"Latroupe La Granja","type":"text"},{"content":"And here we are back at the end of our walk full of memories, photos, and perhaps full bellies from all the pintxos. Bilbao in 24 hours — mission accomplished!","type":"text"}]}]