Basque Country Tourist Guide

THE BASQUE COUNTRY

BILBAO

PA L A C I O E U S K A L D U N A

It is said that the Ría does not belong to Bilbao but that Bil- bao belongs to the Ría, because the history of the city is so closely linked to it. We recommend a walk along its shores as far as the mouth. This is the best way to get close to what has always been and still remains the life force of the city.

A GREAT IDEA Paseo de la Memoria The theme of this new park, part of the urban renovation of Bilbao, is remembrance of what we were to understand who we are today. It is surrounded by works of leading contemporary artists: Dalí, Koons, Chillida, Bourgeois, Garraza...

If you take a trip on the Ría it will give you a totally different perspective on the city. The design of the buildings, the changing pace of the city... you will see everything from a unique viewpoint: the left bank, scene of the traditional Basque industry, and on the right, over the Bizkaia Bridge , with Getxo's Las Arenas and Neguri districts. www.bilboats.com The surroundings of the Ría in contemporary Bilbao also provide a home to projects like ZAWP (Zorrotzaurre Art Work in Progress), a movement arising from the need to tackle the district's urban planning from the cultural and creative viewpoint. www.zawpbilbao.com www.aupatours.com www.portugalete.com

the Lookout (Chillida)

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