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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 480 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining
Traveler 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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Gulfport MS
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 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 May 24, 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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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 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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Los Angeles, California
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

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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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

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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Granada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Whether you are a fan of modern art or not, this building is well worth a visit. Its quite sensational, it changes with the light and the time of day and there are so many angles to view it from. The interior is just as amazing and the audio guide is excellent. The collections are not to everyone's taste, but... More

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sweden
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The exterior of the building is strikingly beautiful. It is designed to reflect the light, so it varies all through the day. Inside it is a perfect space to show art and the Richard Serra installation is worth a visit alone. More

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