Bilbao Old Town Travel Guide
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Plaza Nueva
Learn about the local history of Bilbao when you spend time at Plaza Nueva. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Ribera Market
During your trip to Bilbao, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ribera Market. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Arriaga Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arriaga Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Bilbao. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Santiago Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Bilbao with a stop at Santiago Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
Learn about the local history of Bilbao with a stop at Plaza Miguel de Unamuno. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
San Mames Stadium
Catch an event at San Mames Stadium during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao Old Town
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theatres and historical sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like San Mames Stadium and Plaza Moyua. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, San Mames Stadium and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Abando
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
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- Ribera Market
- Santiago Cathedral
- Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
- Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
- Galeria Da Vinci
- Basque Museum of Bilbao
- Perro Fountain
- San Nicolas Church
- Studio Arte Marquesteria
- Church of San Antón
- San Mames Stadium
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Port of Bilbao
- Sopelana Beach
- Bilbao Exhibition Centre
- Plaza Moyua
- Bermeo Harbour
- University of Deusto Bilbao
- Laga Beach
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Vizcaya Bridge
- La Arena Beach
- Bosque Encantado de Oma
- Castle of Butron
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