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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Abandoibarra Et. 2, 48001 Bilbao, Spain
94-435-90-80
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Ranked #3 of 46 attractions in Bilbao
Type: Art Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining
Owner description: American architect Frank Gehry is responsible for this architectural masterpiece: this fantastic chrome and metal creation houses a large collection... more » Owner description: American architect Frank Gehry is responsible for this architectural masterpiece: this fantastic chrome and metal creation houses a large collection of modern and contemporary art, a continuation of the Guggenheim legacy. « less
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Paso Robles, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Our visit to Bilbao was to visit the Guggenheim and it did not disappoint! Not all of the art did we like but it did not matter as the building itself was art. Both inside and outside there are things to marvel at. You need to do this museum at your leisure to see all of the details both inside... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

A terrific place to walk through and the listening tour was well pitched. The building is just mind blowing from every angle inside and out

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Not huge. But just right. You can spend half a day in here with comfort - and the price, while it's not good value, is acceptable.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

First I will talk about the building - The building is beautiful and is clearly an architectural statement. The museum itself was super boring and a big waste of money. There was one interesting exhibit on art created by jewish concentration camp prisoners, but everything else was a joke. The art did not display very much artistic skill. I felt... More

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wicklow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I liked almost everything - I got lost a couple of times and did find it difficult to find my way around. The restaurant facilities were not adequate to the numbers and I would hate to see it in full season. The architecture is amazing and the visual from the outside is beautiful.

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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

It seems incredible that this wonderful building ("the first architectural masterpiece of the XXIst Century") is almost well into its second decade already. It continues to amaze and enthrall visitors, and has been the catalyst for the area's development. Take some time to stroll around the building; go across the pedestrian bridge and walk along the riverside.

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Menlo Park, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This was a destination on our recent tour of Spain. I found the building itself interesting but the art much less so. The building is the art as far as I am concerned. Also interesting is some of the parts of the building is already damaged. I also found out that the Guggenheim Foundation gave no money for the building... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I have rated this as excellent for the design of it, but I found it rather boring inside,I don't usually visit Museums

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Holmfirth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The building is just fabulous both from the inside and on the outside. If you make it there on the hour, do not miss out on the mist sculpture on the bridge. The exhibitions are ok but not as exciting as the building. When you are in over lunch and hungry, you can take advantage of the offer in cafeteria... More

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Hingham, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The current exhibition (Art during The War) is interesting but slanted towards what was happening in France. (Is this a traveling exhibition?). The exterior sculptures are terrific. But make no mistake:the building itself is the star here. The restaurant is terrific too!

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