Bilbao Bay Attraction
Attraction in Bilbao Bay, Cantabria, Spain
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Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain is housed in a beautiful building of maritime theme with titanium clad squares resembling fish scales, and graceful curves evoking memories of ships that used to dock along the bay. Guggenheim Museum is a modern art museum with permanent collections and temporary exhibits, and the exhibition space houses a total of 20 galleries around the central atrium all interconnected by catwalks, glass elevators and stairs. Enjoy guided tours by qualified guides and shopping at the store with excellent merchandise including great corporate gifts, as well a on-line store items with free shipment. Guggenheim Museum welcomes you to a fascinating, unforgettable visit.
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Euskal Museoa Bilbao Museo Vasco
The Euskal Museoa Bilbao Museo Vasco in Bilbao, Spain showcases the history of the Basque people and opened to the public in 1921 with collections and exhibitions depicting the lifestyles, the archaeology of that time, the iron and weapons industries and more from their origins to present day. Situated in a Baroque building in the Old Quarter, the Euskal Museoa Bilbao Museo Vasco offers a fascinating insight into the sea culture, the sheep herding culture, pottery, armory, fabric and ethno-history of the Basques. Come view the interesting exhibits of ceramics, porcelain, sculptures and so much more at the museums collection.
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The Museo Maritimo Ria de Bilbao
The Museo Maritimo Ria de Bilbao offers fascinating collections and exhibition of the maritime activity of the Bilbao Estuary and its Port, and has two spaces, indoor and outdoor, and their purpose is to spread the history, culture and identity of the men and women who lived here, and their maritime traditions. The Museo Maritimo Ria de Bilbao is available for venue rentals ideal for hosting events, celebrations, conferences, receptions and more and the museum team will work with you to ensure success. Indoor areas represent themes of the Estuary, a seaport, a market and factory, and a shipyard and the outdoor area is located on the former site of the Euskalduna shipyard docks.
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Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum or Museo de Bellas Artes in Bilbao, Spain offers a rich collection of Spanish and Basque paintings and sculptures, and new technologies afford innovative ways of viewing works of art with a multi-tactile screen that enlarges images in high resolution. The museum houses a permanent collection of works from the twelfth century to present day complete with fascinating journey through the history of art, there's also an on-line collection available as well as on-line pictures for sale. The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum or Museo de Bellas Artes has hire spaces available for events in the halls, gallery and auditorium, and when visiting, expert guides are available for guided tours, there's also a cafeteria overlooking the park, come view unique artworks and enjoy a fascinating visit.
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Casco Viejo
The Casco Viejo is the historical old town and medieval centre of Bilbao, Spain with seven streets comprising the neighbourhood and it's a fascinating place to visit complete with Ribera market. Enjoy visiting the many historical buildings in the area, the museums including the Basque Museum and Bizkaia Museum and on one corner you will find the renowned Arriaga Theater which presents fabulous opera, ballet and concerts. The Casco Viejo offers over 500 shops, hosteleros and merchants and is currently one of the most important European Urban Shopping Centers, combined with fascinating cultural centers all in a pedestrian friendly environment, the old town is a must visit.