Bilbao city guide 2017 ENG

Puppy also watches over the Iberdrola Tower

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of great design. We are referring, of course, to the Avenida de Abandoibarra , the vibrant thoroughfare where tourists and locals mingle and share good times together. This avenue, as well as being a pleasure to stroll along, gives you a clear idea of the scale of the regeneration of the Bilbao metropolitan area. The project designed by Moneo y Siza , has come to be one of the city's new cultural and business hubs. You'll see how much has been achieved. When people from Bilbao put their mind to something, they pull out all the stops. It has to be said that as far as renowned architects go, this is a focal point of both quality and quantity. Amongst these signature pieces, you will find the Isozaki Towers and the Iberdrola Tower , masterminded by César Pelli , which at 165 metres is the tallest building in the Basque Country. As you work your way around the city, don't forget to cross over the white bridge suspended over the river. You will be walking over the Zubi Zuri , the beautiful walkway by Santiago Calatrava. Another of his masterpieces is Bilbao's airport, known as La Paloma or the Dove, due to its resemblance to a bird about to take flight. In the new-style Bilbao, the world's best architects come together A recommendation? Visit the Bellas Artes Museum (Fine Arts Museum). Its renowned gallery features over 7,000 works of art, including pieces by El Greco, Sorolla, Gauguin, Zurbarán and many more. A collection of paintings and sculptures to rival any in the country.

Koon's Puppy and the Iberdrola Tower

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