Situated on the banks of Nervion River near the Bay of Biscay, Bilbao is a leading port and commercial centre since 19th century. It is the capital of Vizcaya province in northern Spain in the Basque country. It regarded as heart of an important industrial area with iron mines nearby. Bilbao is not only the chief manufacturer of steel chemical and ship but also a centre for high technology firm. It has a subway, an opera house and several museums including Museum of Fine Arts, the Basque Archeological, ethnographical and Historical museum and the Spectacular Guggenheim Museum. Bilbao flourished in the 15th and 16th century because of the wool export.

Situated in the territory Vizkaya the city is surrounded by fertile landscapes with forest, mountains, beaches and steep coasts that make Bilbao an excellent destination for travelers. The modern network of transport and roads brings the nearby Basque capitals like Victoria and Sebastian much closer.

Major Attractions of Bilbao:

The Bilbao Guggenheim Museum: Built by Frank O Gehry in 1997 is cultural and tourist driving force in the Basque Country. This spectacular building is completely covered with titanium sheets.  It houses the world’s largest and most impressive private collection of modern and contemporary art.
The Fine Arts Museum: The museum is best of its kind in Spain with great gallery that houses three collections- the art through the centuries (El Greco, Zurbaran, Goya and Van Dyck), the contemporary art (Gauguin, Bacon and Tapies) and Basque art ( Regoyos, Zuloaga and Iturrino).
Basque Museum: This museum exhibits Basque prehistory and archaeology.
The Diocesan Mseum of Religious Art and the Museum of Easter Religious Floats and Sculpture displays works related to the religious tradition of Bizkaia.
Other major museums of Bilbao include the Maritime Museum, the Bullfighting Museum. Besides, Sala Rekalde organises first-class contemporary art exhibitions, and, in addition, some twenty other galleries have permanent exhibitions in the different fields of the visual arts.
Art and Music
The city holds long standing Opera Season at the Palacio Euskalduna which offers best international singer to perform here. The Bilbao and Euskadi Symphony Orchestras and Municipal Band ensures quality concert throughout the year for those who love music.
Similarly, The Arriaga Theatre holds varieties of programs including theatre, dance and music.
Bilbao Architecture Bilbao's 700 years of history are present in buildings and constructions that will pleasantly surprise visitors. The historic quarter is listed as a Conservation Area and forms the best point of reference for understanding the city's history. It is an example of urban regeneration, with more than 400 shops of all kinds. The city centre is a showcase for the best of 20th century architecture, with buildings that have housed the most important firms and institutions of Bilbao for over a century. This impressive collection of buildings has been created by the best local architects of each period.
Major Attractions for Children In Bilbao Bilbao is exciting holiday venue for children. During Aste Nagusia in August which lasts for ten days, offers many exciting activities such as various contests, parades, fair huts, circus shows, firework etc all morning, afternoon and evening for children to enjoy.
Children’s Christmas Park at Bilbao International Trade Centre opens its doors at Christmas with rides and activities for children. The city bustles with all events and outdoor activities-cinema, theatre, clowns, cinema etc- all through the year.  
Karpin Abentura Theme Park is another exciting venue for children that have attractions like live examples of Iberian and European fauna, animated dinosaur shows, recreational areas, exhibitions, restaurants etc. The objective of this park is to combine leisure, learning and environmental conservation.  
Venue for Meetings and Conventions
Bilbao is the most suitable place to host any kind of convention or professional meetings.  Historically, the city has played host to too many conventions and it has held business conferences in all economic and financial fields. The Bilbao International Trade Fair Centre is a result of this tradition, each year bringing important trade fairs and shows, such as the Tools and Machinery Biennial, Ferroforma, Anticuarios, and Expovacaciones. The Euskalduna Concert Hall and Convention Centre (1999) is also a key infrastructure for holding meetings and conventions, in a city with more than 100 conference halls, occupying 10,000 m² of space.
Bilbao is the site of a Stock Exchange with an ancient, deep-rooted tradition. It is also the base for an EU-appointed European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. Because of the city's financial tradition, Bilbao has always taken good care of the service industries. In addition, located only a few kilometers away, you will find the European Software Institute, and the Zamudio Technology Park.
Bilbao boost of two major universities. The Universidad del País Vasco, a public university that, in spite of being relatively new, is a renowned academic and research centre and the  Universidad de Deusto, an institution that has educated many of the Spanish leaders, politicians, and business men of the past century.
Food and Restaurants
Bilbao is boosts of many prestigious restaurant offering dishes ranging from  traditional cuisine to the most avant-grade culinary. Moreover gastronomy is an art in Bilbao. Do not forget to taste famous pintxos which is available in every restaurant.   
Shopping City of Bilbao is shopper’s paradise. Shopping in Bilbao is a unique experience. Here shopping is a unique occasion for enjoying the architectural heritage of the city and popular pintxos in one of the many taverns or café lining the streets.  Shopping for antiques, typical ceramics, exquisite cakes and pastries or the latest fashions is one of the options offered by the shopping centers and shops of Bilbao.
Festivals and Events
Bilbao is one of the paradises for film enthusiast as the city organizes some of the annual festivals like Bilbao Fantasy Cinema Festival in April and May and International Short Film and Documentary Festival in November. Besides art, fashion, music, avant-garde art, fashion, and leisure are an everyday affair in Bilbao. The is city filled with trendy shops, great pop and rock concerts, and excellent venues for live performances. Each weekend, the city offers various nightly leisure activities such as various kinds of games, workshops, classes, storytelling gatherings and cinema session for the youth.