The city of Bilbao in Spain was once an industrial giant during a large part of the twentieth century. Following years of decline, however, it’s image started to change during the 1990’s. A number of well known designers and architects started to breathe new life into the city’s infrastructure and skyline, such as Norman Foster and Frank Gehry. Bilbao has now become a major center for design, architecture, and art, home to many architectural marvels, galleries, and museums. Not to mention it’s food scene of pintxos bars has garnered worldwide attention.

Guggenheim Museum

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Bilbao Art District

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