Bilbao is a city located in northern Spain. Belongs to the province of Biscay. Its estuary connects directly with the Cantabrian Sea.
Bilbao today is known for his Guggenheim Museum and its avant-garde buildings. The old factories have been replaced by spaces of urban and architectural design.
The gentle mood of the people of Bilbao and the picturesque streets of the historic area, invites the walker to go into the many taverns to eat their famous "pintxos" and wine "Txacoli ".
Currently the Guggenheim Museum, created by architect Frank Gehry, exhibits works by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang as "Reflection-A Gift from Iwaki" (2004); "Inopportune first step" (2004)," Courtyard collection income " (1999) or " In front of " (2006). Richard Serra shows his installation " Matter of Time "(1994-1997). Do not leave indifferent work of Jeff Koons, represented by "Tulips "(1995-2004) and the giant dog "Puppy" (1992). Also impressive is the work of Jenny Holzer, "Installation for Bilbao" (1997).
Without doubt, Bilbao is a city full of contrasts. A struggling city that has adapted to the changes generated by the new model of tourism and culture.
Bilbao: between vanguard and tradition
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The images show charming corners of Bilbao, the Guggenheim Museum and works can be seen now.
The cultural and culinary quality are factors that put Bilbao as a destination for tourists from around th
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