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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Vizcaya. Road Map A4, G1.
* 350,000. ( Sun.
_ Semana Grande (mid-Aug),
St. James (25 Jul), San Ignacio de
Loiola (31 Jul). n Plaza Circular 1;
944 79 57 60.
∑ bilbaoturismo.net
Transport
k Loiu. £ Estación de Abando,
Plaza Circular 2. @ Termibus,
. Plaza Nueva Gurtubay 1; 944 39 50 77.
This Neo-Classical arcaded square is lined g in Zierbena; 902 10 81 47.
with attractive pavement cafés. It is also
the venue for the Sunday plant, animal
and antiques markets.

. Catedral de Santiago
This 14th-century Gothic cathedral, with a small
cloister, acquired a Neo-Classical façade and tower
S O M B R E R E R I A L R in the 19th century. A square with an elegant
fountain extends in front of the church.
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Mercado de la Ribera
This Art Deco building, designed by Pedro Izpizua
in 1930, sits on the bank of the Ria de Bilbao. Inside
is one of Europe’s largest covered food markets.
For keys to symbols see back flap
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