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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Abandoibarra Et. 2, 48001 Bilbao, Spain
94-435-90-80
Ranked #4 of 26 attractions in Bilbao
4.5 of 5 stars 484 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining
Traveller Description: The Guggenheim in Bilbao is definitely worth a visit. The city has improved no end since the arrival of the museum but still not the prettiest... more »
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Patzcuaro, Mexico
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The Hockney exhibit was a surprise and great. The buliding is not to be missed. We stayed in Mundaka and rode the Euskotran which was easy, inexpensive and a great trip. More

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Hong Kong
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The building itself just an amazing design. The exhibition wasn't too attractive this time. More

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Gulfport MS
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

In April we went to Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim Museum, which was designed by Frank Gehry and built 15 years ago and has put Bilbao on the map. It is a beautiful museum, it is unique, totally different from any other museum I have been to and I hope I can return some day - I enjoyed the exhibits... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Loved the architecture. Frank Gehry did it again. Loved the setting on the river. Loved the permanent exhibits inside. Loved the revolving exhibits. Loved the city of Bilbao. Loved it all. If you can you should see it in the daylight and in the night. More

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Brazil
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Bilbao is a very nice town on the north of Spain.The city itself is no big deal,very correct and wealthy(everything is so well kept) , but the GuggenheimMuseum totally worths the visit. The architecture itself is absolutely astonishing, and the position of the museum(close to a river) helps a lot.Once the museum is blessed with huge spaces it is able... More

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Kilkenny,Ireland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

David Hockney exhibition worth a look, but after that not much else to excite. The building itself is the main attraction. More

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Paris, France
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I was anxiously awaiting my visit to Bilbao expressly to see the Guggenheim Museum. While I am not a particularly huge fan of modern art, I do really appreciate beautiful and unusual architecture. This building designed by Franck Gehry does not disappoint. For photography fans it is a must to walk all the way around it, i.e. cross the bridge... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Guggenheim is an amazing building. Angles and waves of glass and titanium everywhere you look. The audio guide provides a lot of insight into the building of the museum and is well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed the creativity and imagination of Frank Gehry. And, if the building wasn't enough, we loved the Installation by Ricard Serra. More

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London, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Wow, great building. Can't get my head around the crazy shape. Inside the art is impressive. They could however offer seats for people to pause. Great bistro - book ahead. More

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ISRAEL
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Bilbao is a beautiful and elegant city, especially along the river. Nice bridges over the water and a recommended walking. The museum contains modern art and like other recently built museums, the structure itself is an art creation. More

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