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Unusual Attractions in Bilbao

Fountain of Dogs

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

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Jeff Koons' Puppy

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

0 miles from Bilbao

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Vizcaya Bridge

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

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.

14 miles from Bilbao

Kortezubi, Spain

Cueva de Santimamiñe (Santimamiñe Cave)

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

16 miles from Bilbao

Kortezubi, Spain

Bosque Animado de Oma

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

16 miles from Bilbao

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Barnacles, Bluffs, and Brine: A Galician Seafood Pilgrimage

On this week-long seafood pilgrimage, we’ll delve deep into the world of barnacle hunters, oyster fisherman, lobster trap builders, razor clam-diggers, and net menders, along with the local chefs who are harnessing the incredible offerings of their coast, transforming Galician cuisine into something new and exciting.

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