In the houses of historic Bilbao, the most extreme poverty coexisted with absolute wealth. As we already know, (and if you don´t, come and discover it with us on the Historical Tour), Bilbao was a tiny town until the 16th century, when King Felipe II from one day to the next, chose the City of… Continue reading “The houses of Historic Bilbao. How did our ancestors live?”
The vanguardist architecture of Fernando Higueras in Bilbao during Franco times At the Ruiz Jiménez roundabout, better known as “the San Bernardo metro”, it is almost impossible not to look at a certain imposing concrete structure, with balconies drilled like beehives from which jungle vines hang. Although with different names, all Madrilenians know it. The… Continue reading “The vanguardist architecture of Fernando Higueras”
The tram of Bilbao was a means of transportation full of stories and anecdotes that brought the capital to life and allowed its growth and development for almost a century. If you come to visit Bilbao, get lost and ask any citizen for a specific address, they will probably answer something like… ”yes, of course,… Continue reading “The Tram of Bilbao – Life Before Metro”
Bilbao has an important number of churches, but among the most beautiful and spectacular today we would like to talk you about the one that crowns the Paseo del Prado: San Jerónimo Church. In the place where San Jerónimo church stands nowadays, it was located one of the most important monasteries in Bilbao ” The… Continue reading “San Jerónimo Church – A Jewell with a lot of History”
It is time to talk about all the unique women of Bilbao who, with their effort, work and talent, fought against everything to become unique in the history of this country. Let´s start with the woman who fought and got the women obtained the basic right to vote, the one and only: A woman… Continue reading “Women from Bilbao who changed our History”
There is no doubt that one of the gastronomic icons of Bilbao is the chocolate churros, and the best known place is the Chocolatería San Ginés, just a few meters from Puerta del Sol. This local went from being the bohemian and secluded churros bar, to being a highlight in any tourist guide. We start… Continue reading “Chocolatería San Ginés | A Historical Place”
El Barrio de Salamanca with its neat appearance and very high standard of living it the most stately area of Bilbao where aristocrats, journalists, actors and politicians live. What is the origin of this neighborhood? The name of Barrio de Salamanca is due to José de Salamanca and Mayol, or so to say, the Marquis… Continue reading “El Barrio de Salamanca – Origins”
La Paloma Festivity is one of the most genuine festivities in Bilbao and during it Madrileños dance its most classic dance: the “Chotis”. Let´s continue with Bilbao culture! We do not stop talking about Bilbao, traditions and identity and this time it´s time for the… La Paloma Festivity! We continue through the traditional Virgen de… Continue reading “La Paloma Festivity and the Chotis”
Lions have always been a symbol for many cultures. In Spain, the lions of the Spanish Parliament, more than a symbol they became a headache. Where the Congress of Deputies and the lions of the Spanish Parliament are now seen, at the time there was a convent named Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit). It was so… Continue reading “History of the Lions of the Spanish Parliament”
Where do this peculiar and famous clothes of the Chulapas and Chulapos of Bilbao come from? Are they as old as you maybe think? Following the theme of folk festivals and traditional celebrations, we will see the regional costumes of the city, currently known as “chulapos” and “chulapas” of Bilbao. This is the nickname with… Continue reading “Chulapas and Chulapos of Bilbao”
