FAMTRIP MICE UK 15th to 17th November 2015
B
ilbao
is a magnificent city where architecture, tradition, sea and mountain, character and history all blend together to
offer numerous culture and leisure opportunities. The city is located in the north-central part of Spain, being the largest municipality of the Basque Country and the 10th largest in Spain. Today Bilbao is an internationally-recognised city because the
strength of its cutting edge build environment, technology and industrial heritage. The icon of this transformation is the Guggenheim museum with its stunning architecture, the work of Frank Gehry. During your visit to Bilbao you can take the river as point of reference , La Ría, the estuary, is an artery along which ships used to arrive and which today remains a key part of city life. Following its course you’ll come to Puente Bizkaia, a jewel of industrial architecture and a World heritage Site. Discovering La Ría and its bridges is a journey through the city’s history. El Zubizuri (Basque for white bridge) and the Arrupe foot bridge are icons of the new Bilbao, while others like the San Antón bridge, which has been there for over 700 years are important representatives of its past. La Ría also takes you to the Casco Viejo, or Old Town, a lively area which is very close to the hearts of Bilbao’s inhabitants. Take a walk around its bustling “seven streets” and before you realize it you will be trying pintxos and wine or “txikiteando”. As well as colourful, tempting pintxo bars, the Casco Viejo offers you countless shops to browse, old shops packed with charm and also the latest trends in fashion and accessories.