Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Bilbao - Atlas Obscura

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in Bilbao

Jeff Koons' Puppy

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

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Fountain of Dogs

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

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Portugalete, Spain

Vizcaya Bridge

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

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5 MILEs FROM Bilbao

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain

Gaztelugatxe

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

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14 MILEs FROM Bilbao

Kortezubi, Spain

Cueva de Santimamiñe (Santimamiñe Cave)

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.

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16 MILEs FROM Bilbao

Kortezubi, Spain

Bosque Animado de Oma

A living art gallery painted on a canvas of native Monterey pine trees.

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16 MILEs FROM Bilbao

Atlas Obscura Trips

Barcelona Behind the Scenes: Cabaret and Carnival

Mar 4—Mar 10, 2019

Catapult yourself into Barcelona's complicated and colorful past for a week filled with unique historic tours, private musical performances, and an evening of performance in a private atelier.

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Enjoying a meal and drinks together at a txoko.

Step Inside These Members-Only Temples of Basque Gastronomy

For centuries, txokos have been crucial to shaping culinary traditions.

by Elizabeth Hlavinka