5 Must-sees in Bilbao | Highlights of this Basque City in Spain 

Thanks for sharing the information about the Guggenheim museum!

It’s open on a Monday in July & August

South is particularly known for salty food - for preservation. Your loss

Bilbao is studied by architects around the world, not only because its modern architecture, but because its traditional and historical buildings, and everybody who comes here say the same : a city for people ,with personality and soul. Basque soul

bilbao center has beautiful old buildings

You'll find so little locals talking for good about Zubizuri bridge. It's probably the worst construction in the entire Basque Country by the despicable 'architect' (that's what he say) Calatrava. Expensive scenery for a picture. And as Bilbao is not only the city center, the number of bridges ascend to 17 (including non pedestrians). One more. Would you say "burgers are the USA version of nachos"? Some comparisons do not make sense. The tapas are free and tasty, but they are not usually of very good quality or with complex elaborations: frozen goods, fried, canned sauces... On the other hand, pintxos are cuisine in small portions: fresh vegetables, fish, meat and seafood, complex or traditional recipes, good presentations (and not always on a piece of bread). Basque cuisine is internationally renowned. Just think of sitting at a table in a good or Michelin-starred restaurant.