Place to see: Basque center, Bilbao, Spain

About this place:

At the heart of the Basque region of Spain lies the former maritime center and industrial city of Bilbao. After an amazing rebirth as a tourist attraction and center for the arts, Bilbao has experienced an amazing face lift to become a city of great beauty. At the center of the newly refurbished waterfront is the Guggenheim Museum. A city with excellent public transportation, beautifully clean streets and parks, and friendly people, it offers great food, art, and architecture.