Palazzo d’Accursio in Bologna: A Town Hall Built for Horsemen
Palazzo d’Accursio, Bologna’s town hall: Bramante’s staircase for horses, the clock tower, a pope disguised as a saint and the 1920 massacre. Checked October 2026.
Biblioteca Salaborsa in Bologna: Reading Above Roman Ruins
Biblioteca Salaborsa in Bologna: a glass floor over Roman Bononia, an 1880s stock exchange hall, a past as botanical garden and sports hall. Checked October 2026.
Two Towers of Bologna: Asinelli, Garisenda and Dante’s Verse
The Two Towers of Bologna: why the Garisenda leans and was cut down, Dante’s verse, the Asinelli’s 498 steps and the current works. Checked October 2026.
San Antón Church in Bilbao: The Church on the City’s Coat of Arms
San Antón Church in Bilbao: why it is on the city’s coat of arms, the 1983 floods, the Renaissance portal, the Baroque tower and more. Checked October 2026.
Mercado de la Ribera in Bilbao: Art Deco Market on the RÃa
Mercado de la Ribera in Bilbao: Ispizua’s 1929 Art Deco market on the rÃa, the beach-sand concrete that forced a rebuild, salt cod and pintxos. Checked October 2026.
Cathedral of Santiago: A Gothic Masterpiece
The Cathedral of Santiago (Basque: Bilboko Donejakue Katedrala) is a stunning Gothic cathedral located in the heart of Bilbao, Spain.
Plaza Unamuno in Bilbao: The Writer, an Iron Age Idol, the Steps
Plaza Unamuno in Bilbao: Unamuno’s bust and birthplace, the Jesuit college of the Basque Museum with its Iron Age idol, and the Mallona steps. Checked October 2026.
Plaza Nueva: The Heart of Bilbao’s Old Town
Plaza Nueva is a historic square located in the heart of Bilbao’s Old Town. This picturesque square, with its charming
Teatro Arriaga: A Cultural Gem of Bilbao
The Teatro Arriaga is a magnificent opera house located in the heart of Bilbao, Spain. This iconic theater, with its
Bilbao City Hall: Rucoba’s Palace and an Alhambra-Style Arab Hall
Bilbao City Hall: Rucoba’s 1892 riverside palace, five historic reliefs, the step marking the city’s height and the Neo-Mudéjar Arab Hall. Checked October 2026.
Zubizuri: A Bridge Connecting Past and Future
The Zubizuri, also known as the Footbridge of Calatrava, is a stunning pedestrian bridge that spans the Nervión River in
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: A Modern Architectural Marvel
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a world-renowned art museum located in the city of Bilbao, Spain. Designed by the renowned