In Abando, you’ll find the Guggenheim Museum and discover the diversity of Bilbao in terms of its atmosphere, architectural styles, bars and restaurants.
Abando is the ideal neighbourhood if you want to go shopping in a quiet area or enjoy visiting a museum. In this neighbourhood, you get a good impression of how Bilbao has developed since the end of the 19th century. Urban expansion has lent grandeur to the streetscape: wide streets lined with beautiful buildings, varied architecture and green squares. This area is mainly residential and commercial, with the more distinctive shops mainly located outside the Gran Vía. This neighbourhood is also home to the Guggenheim Museum and the modern Republic Park. You can enjoy a leisurely walk or cycle along the river; the riverbanks have been thoroughly renovated.
