Bilbao, sometimes called Bilboa, is a seaport and industrial city in northern Spain. It is the capital of Vizcaya Province in the Euskadi Region. Its famous landmark is the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao created by Frank Gehry.
History
Bilbao was discovered by Don Diego Lopez de Haro in the year 1300. In 1983, the city was devastated by a flood giving it a declining industry. But in 1997, Bilbao regained its success because of the construction of Frank Gehry's innovative Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Landmarks
Mahalo Suggests
If planning a trip, please see our Bilbao Vacation, Bilbao Restaurants, Bilbao Hotels and Bilbao Tours
Bilbao Vacation
- The Mahalo guide to a Bilbao Vacation
- The Mahalo guide to Bilbao Restaurants
- Frommer's: Bilbao
- Wikitravel: Bilbao
- TripAdvisor: Bilbao, Spain
- Lonely Planet: Bilbao
- Fodor's: Bilbao and the Basque Country
References
Fast Facts
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Country
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Mayor
Inaki Azkuna
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Language spoken
Spanish, Euskera
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City population
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Currency
Euro
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Country code
+34
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Area code
+94
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Time zone
GMT +1
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Climate
Humid. Average temperatures are 8°C during winter and 20°C during summer. Rains are frequent in spring and autumnBilbao Convention Bureau: Climate in Bilbao
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Main sport
Pelota
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Major exports
Iron ore, cereal grains and wine
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Imports
Coal and timberMSN Encarta: Bilbao
