A whole city block in Ensanche
Bilbao 48010
Review © 2007, Wcities
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A whole city block in Ensanche |
Alameda Rekalde, 56 Bilbao 48010 |
La Alhondiga is one of the most typical and popular buildings in Bilbao. Built in 1906, by the architect, Ricardo Bastida, this singular structure was one of the first flat-roofed, reinforced concrete buildings in the city. The building, with a Catalan modernist influence, has a rectangular storey with chamfer and aligned interior naves, and was used for many years as a warehouse by many wine merchants. At present it's being built into a cultural and leisure centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 In the Bullring |
Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre Martín Agüero,1 Bilbao 48012 +34 94 444 8698 |
This Museo Taurino was inaugurated in 1995 in the most appropriate place: the Vista Alegre Bullring. The permanent collection is a great way to find out about the most important eras and events in bullfighting history in Bilbao and Vizcaya, as well. They have on display, a great selection of bullfighting outfits, capes, swords and other tools used by famous matadors. The most famous bulls are also remembered here with their mounted heads. There's also a wonderful display of bullfighting posters for corridas held in Bilbao, many of them from the 19th century. Besides visiting the museum, you can also stop by the bullring itself, the chapel, the bullfighters' locker room, the corral and other areas, all with a guided tour. Admission: (EUR 1.20) Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modernist Historic-Artistic monument |
Alameda de Rekalde, 34 Bilbao 48009 |
Declared an Historic-Artistic monument, this building, constructed between 1901-1904, is popularly known as "Casa de Gaudí" on account of its resemblance to the Catalan artist's work. In its striking facade, there are many bay windows on the corner of the building with ledges in carved stone and wrought iron. Its four habitable apartments are today living quarters and offices. There are other buildings in Bilbao with similar architectural features, such as the Campos Eliseos theatre and the Ricardo Bastida wash-houses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great national prestige |
Martín Agüero, 1 Bilbao, Vizcaya 48012 +34 (0)944 44 8698 http://www.plazatorosbilbao.com/ |
It was designed by the architect Luis Maria Gana in 1962. This large bullring, which can hold 15,000 spectators, burned down in 1961 and afterwards was completely restored to the arena we see today. Clearly neo-Mudejar in style, the arena begins its season in March and ends at the end of September or beginning of October. Notorious for being very demanding with its bullfighters and animals, the Plaza reaches its climax during the Semana Grande, Bilboan fiestas, when the best fighters and best-bred bulls in Spain make for a magnificent spectacle that, enthralls the huge public that fills the plaza each day. Inside the arena there is also a museum, Museo Taurino, which has an impressive collection of costumes, bullfighters' weapons and artefacts and posters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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