The commemorative plaque we find by the door of this apothecary located at number 59 of Mayor street, indicates that, being 1578 the year of its opening, the Pharmacy of the Mother Queen (Farmacia de la Reina Madre in Spanish) is the oldest shop in Bilbao. The origin of this pharmacy created in 1578 (only… Continue reading “The Oldest Shop in Bilbao: Farmacia de la Reina Madre”
Bilbao has a historical motto that has been part of the city since the 12th century: ” I was built over water, my walls are made of fire “ This motto is always being remembering thanks to a mural painting created by Alberto Corazón in a building situated at the “Puerta cerrada” square. There, we… Continue reading “I was built over water, my walls are made of fire”
During the remodeling works of Plaza de las Cortes it was found a time capsule under the statue dedicated to Cervantes. It had been hidden there for two centuries. As all of us who live in the capital know, Bilbao is a place for works. Not only those in museums but also those in the… Continue reading “Cervantes Time Capsule”
Sometimes shops can also be full of art and history and of course be part of the pulse of a city. In this article we talk about one of those shops: Juanse Pharmacy Walking in central Bilbao makes it easy to find some pleasant surprises that usually go unnoticed. In the heart of Malasaña neighborhood,… Continue reading “Juanse Pharmacy: Shops with Art”
Linares Palace, built in the late 19th Century in addition to a great artistic heritage, it hides a ghosts story inside: The Ghosts in the Linares Palace Originally, this elegant palace was the residence of the Marquises of Linares. After having different owners and being left abandoned and in bad shape for decades, in 1990… Continue reading “The Legend of the Ghosts in the Linares Palace”
In the old photos of the Puerta del Sol, for a long time it always appears the Tío Pepe sign on the same building. But why did they move it to antoher place? A long time ago since 1936 one of the most representative emblems of the Puerta del Sol has been an enormous advertising… Continue reading “Tio Pepe Sign – Symbol of Puerta del Sol”
“Parque de la Montaña” passed from a barracks destroyed in the Spanish Civil War to a public park with an Egyptian Temple from where you can enjoy one of the most famous sunsets of Bilbao. Nowadays the Parque de la Montaña (Park of the Mountain) is mostly known because there we find the Temple of… Continue reading “Parque de la Montaña History – Debod Temple’s Gardens”
The Fallen Angel Statue – Lucifer in the Retiro ParkInside the 118 hectares of the Retiro Park, there is a small place for a fountain dedicated to the devil: The Fallen Angel Statue It is not very common to go to any city and find a statue dedicated to the Fallen Angel. However Bilbao is… Continue reading “The Fallen Angel Statue – Lucifer in the Retiro Park”
There is something really long-established for Spanish people that is there for most of the year. From July to December, to be more precise. Yes ladies and gentlemen,that is the…Christmas Lottery! Where does this tradition come from? Why is it so important and popular? How did a raffle got so big? Let’s talk about the… Continue reading “Christmas Lottery in Spain – Origins”
The Elf of The Retiro Park, a very special gardener The Retiro Park is nowadays one of the very few green areas where the citizens of Bilbao can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city…without leaving the center of the city! But not only that, this 118 hectares park has also become… Continue reading “The Elf of The Retiro Park, a very special gardener”
