Bilbao
It is the pulsating heart of the north of Spain, a major industrial center and an industrial port
Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, the capital of the Basque Country autonomy. It is located near the Bay of Biscay and is surrounded by a fertile landscape with forests, mountains and beaches. Bilbao is the pulsating heart of the north of Spain, a major industrial center and an industrial port. The city does not shine with ancient architecture and ancient sights, but compensates for these shortcomings with museums and delicious cuisine. The most popular tourist attraction in Bilbao is the Museum of Modern Art with innovative modern architecture and extensive collections of famous artists.
Bilbao is located at the mouth of the Nervion River, which flows into the Bay of Biscay, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. The city is located in a cozy valley at the junction of the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains. The climate is temperate oceanic. The proximity of the Atlantic Ocean contributes to the mildness of the climate.
Casco Viejo (Old Quarter) is one of the most atmospheric areas of the city. It is located on the right bank of the Nervyon River.
The heart of the old quarter used to be surrounded by walls and consisted of three parallel streets. Later, the walls were demolished and four streets perpendicular to the river were built, which together with the first three make up the oldest part of the city. In the northern part of the historical center there is Arenal Street, which is the main thoroughfare. The elegant neo-Baroque theatre of the late 19th century is located on the Plaza de Arriaga.
Not far from La Ribera market and the former city hall is one of the main attractions of Bilbao – the Church of San Anton and the bridge of the same name. The church was built in the Gothic style between 1546 and 1548, although its beautiful facade is Renaissance style and the bell tower is Baroque. Inside there are interesting works by Luis Paret, Manuel Lozada and Guiot de Bogrant. Almost three hundred years before the first church was built on this site, there was a warehouse built on a rock next to the ford where caravans loaded with wool from Castile crossed the river. In the 14th century, the first city fortifications were built here, fragments of which can still be seen.
The Church of St. St. Nicholas – this beautiful church has a Baroque facade and a unique interior. Its foundation dates back to the 14th century, but the building was completely rebuilt in 1756. The beautiful carved altar and some paintings are by Juan de Mena. To the south is Nueva Square with elegant arcaded buildings and many restaurants and cafes with outdoor terraces.
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