Bilbao, Bizkaia

Bilbao is a classic European city founded over 700 years ago. The stunning architecture showcases the many styles used throughout the centuries. The large walkways make it easy to navigate the city by foot so you’ll truly be able to appreciate its beauty up close. There are many museums, parks, beaches close by, fascinating buildings and of course many great restaurants.

Take a stroll along the riverside and enter the Old Quarter, home to many fascinating buildings. Here you’ll find the world famous Guggenheim Museum. The Guggenheim in Bilbao has a reputation for being one of the greatest buildings of the 20th century. Its many fascinating exhibits and grounds are a definite must.
Although the Guggenheim reflects the beauty of 20th century architecture, Bilbao is packed full of historical architecture. Visit the Puente Colgante, the first hanging transporter bridge built in 1893 which is still in use today. Some of the monasteries where built in the 10th century. Strolling through the streets of Bilbao is a walking tribute to the many different types of architecture that have brought us to the designs in use today.

Its football team is Athletic Club . The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. Of the founding members, only Athletic, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona, have never been relegated. Athletic are historically one of the most successful clubs. They have won La Liga on eight occasions and the Copa del Rey twenty-four times.
They are known as the Rojiblancos or Zurigorri because of their red and white striped shirts and as Los leones because their stadium was built near a church called San Mamés. Mammes was an early Christian thrown to the lions by the Romans. The lions refused to eat Mames and he was later made a saint.
The club is known for its cantera policy of bringing young Basque players through the ranks, as well as recruiting top Basque players from other clubs . Athletic only signs professional players native to one of the seven Basque provinces: Biscay, Guipuscoa, Álava and Navarre in Spain and Labourd, Soule and Lower Navarre in France. This has gained Athletic both admirers and critics. The club has been praised for promoting home grown players and club loyalty. Critics however see the cantera policy as exclusivist.

This is my town, I hope you to enjoy it like I do.