Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain[0.2 miles]
A world-famous art gallery housing some of the world’s most important contemporary art exhibitions. In Frank Gehry’s striking swirl of a building.
Best for ages: 18+ | £22
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With its unique glass façade placed directly opposite Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this cool design hotel allows you to drink in the ever-changing colours of Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad masterpiece.
The hotel itself is a kind of prelude to the contemporary arts museum, too – from its towering pillar sculpture of white stones in the lobby to the contemporary paintings that brighten the minimalist, white-and-charcoal rooms (some with premium ‘Guggenheim views’).
There’s no better way to start the day than digging into the Domine’s extensive breakfast on its lovely roof terrace, which becomes an excellent Basque restaurant after dark.
Hands-on staff and a well-equipped gym top off this superb base – a stylish and modern base in arts-obsessed Bilbao.
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Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain[0.2 miles]
A world-famous art gallery housing some of the world’s most important contemporary art exhibitions. In Frank Gehry’s striking swirl of a building.
Best for ages: 18+ | £22
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Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain[0.4 miles]
Bilbao’s fine arts museum boasts a superb collection of masterpieces, from El Greco and Zurburan to Gaugin and Francis Bacon.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain[1 miles]
This recently-added museum hosts special exhibitions dedicated to Bilbao’s seafaring and shipbuilding past.
Best for ages: 13+ | £5
Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain[1.4 miles]
A Basque ethnographic museum in the old part of Bilbao dedicated to the culture and history of one of Europe’s oldest peoples. Closed on Tuesdays.
Best for ages: 18+ | £5
Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain[1.5 miles]
One of the biggest covered markets in the world, this Basque food market is a lush, colourful extravaganza of wonderfully fresh produce.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Basque Country, Spain
Fascinating ancient traditions, world-famous gourmet treats, Spain’s finest wine region and a gorgeous golden coastline.
Basque Country, Spain
Renowned for its Guggenheim Museum and edgy arts scene, this northern Spanish city has delicious Basque food and nearby golden beaches.