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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do in Biscay [2025]
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Guggenheim
5.0
/5
32 reviews
6.4
Based on 18,328 reviews
19.8 km from downtown
Phone +34 944 35 90 80
Address: 48009 Bilbao, Biscay
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Bourgeois spider sculpture outdoors
Futuristic titanium architecture design
60% positive reviews
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The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is an iconic masterpiece of modern architecture, designed by Frank Gehry. Its futuristic titanium-clad structure perfectly complements the avant-garde art collections inside. The museum features works by renowned contemporary artists and immersive installations. Outside, famous sculptures like Jeff Koons' Puppy add to its charm. A must-visit for art and architecture lovers.
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, is a masterpiece of modern architecture and art 🖼️✨! Known for its stunning, futuristic design by Frank Gehry, the museum is home to incredible contemporary collections that will leave you inspired. 🎨🌟#GuggenheimBilbao #ModernArt #Spain #ArchitectureLovers #ContemporaryArt #TravelSpain
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
4.8
/5
4 reviews
4.3
Based on 3,292 reviews
26.1 km from downtown
Phone +34 946 17 91 54
Address: 48130 Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, Biscay, Spain
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a mini island with a St. John's Church built in the 9th century. To get to the island from the mainland, you first need to cross a beautiful arch bridge and then climb the "S" path of 241 steps. Everyone who climbs to the church can ring the bell three times and make three wishes. There are two ways to the church, the shorter one is difficult to walk, and the longer one is an asphalt road. You can choose the short way down the mountain and the long way up the mountain.
This is also the filming location of "Game of Thrones (VII)", Dragonstone Island where Daenerys was born, it is beautiful enough.
Highly recommended!
This attraction is highly recommended for traveling to northern Spain! No reservation is required and it is free before mid-April🆓 There are many hiking routes, and the fastest one can reach the church on the island in 1 hour (the hike is not difficult). It is suitable for both the elderly and children with good physical fitness.
There are buses, but the most convenient way is to drive.
Remember to bring water, there is no place to buy water/food on the way.
📷 It is beautiful to take pictures of the church or the starting point on the stone road! Great pictures! 👏🏽
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Catedral de Santiago
4.8
/5
16 reviews
4.1
Based on 773 reviews
Old Town | 18.8 km from downtown
Phone +34 664 605 588
Address: Bidebarrieta Kalea, 16, 2°IZQ, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Three-arch cloister with chapels
National Historic & Art Monument
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Santiago Cathedral, I like the colorful glazed glass on the top of the building the most. Various gorgeous colors are combined together to outline different charms. This colorful glazed light fascinates me, as if God is giving you a glimpse through this colorful light.
The afternoon sun refracts into the room through the glass, allowing you to glimpse the world. Beyond the material world seen by the naked eye, there is pure light, colorless light, and light is the path projected into the three-dimensional world.
Sitting on the bench in the church, closing my eyes, listening to the sound from the sky, my heart is unusually calm.
In the world, occasionally, I feel a space beyond the material world. This transcendence is precious.
The church was built in Santiago in the 17th century. It is dedicated to James, one of the 12 disciples of Christ. He was revered as the patron saint of the Christian country of Spain in the 18th century. It flourished due to the pilgrims. The side corridor is a pilgrimage route that can be walked around the church. The remains of James are placed in the underground altar.
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