St. Johns' Church
This is the church of the Antiguo Colegio de San Andrés (St. Andrew's School), belonging to the Society of Jesus. It began to be built in the early 17 th century by Martín Ibáñéz de Zalbidea, and its style corresponds to the first stages of the Vizcaya Baroque, although in combination with some typically Renaissance elements.

Basque Museum
It functions in the Colegio de San Andrés, belonging to the Society of Jesus, and in its cloisters. It was opened in 1920 and refurbished in 1970, when it reopened as the Basque Museum of Archaeology, Ethnography and History. It includes the following showrooms, among others: Vizcaya's Archaeology; Fishing and Agriculture Ethnography; Imagery; Pottery; Furniture. A restoration workshop also functions in the museum, which also features temporary exhibitions and lectures.

Unamuno Square
When Don Miguel was only one year old, he moved to a house in 7 De la Cruz street. The house has been torn down, but a wonderful bust of Unamuno by Victorio Macho, sitting on a classical column, reminds visitors of the unmistakable profile of "Bilbao-born universal philosopher".

Paved Streets of Mallona
Walking along these streets one can reach the first cemetery in Bilbao, which functioned between 1808 and 1902. Its gate, a Neoclassical arch, was designed by J. B. Belaunzarán and still stands there.

Begoña Basilica
The virgin the basilica honours, the "Amatxo", is highly revered by people from Bilbao. The church was built in Gothic style by Sancho Martínez de Arego in the place of the virgin's apparition in the early 16 th century. The Neoclassical altarpiece of the main altar is presided by the Virgin's niche. The façade, with its Renaissance features, has a great triumphal arch. The tall bell tower dates from the early 20 th century.

Etxebarria Park
The park lies on the lot of an old metallurgical plant from which an iron-and-brick chimney remains as a memorial.

Plaza Nueva
This is the first square in Bilbao, a place with a lot of character. A porticoed Neoclassical square, it was designed by the architect Antonio de Echevarría, and it was finished in 1849. Its 64 archs supported by doric columns form an elegant compound.

The "Mercado de Santo Tomás" (Saint Thomas Market) is held at Christmas here, and the animals, stamps, coins and collectibles market functions at the square every Sunday. TheEusko Ikaskuntza (Basque Studies Society) meet here as well.

Bilbao Bank Building
It is located in San Nicolás square, opposite the church's portico. This was the first Banco de Bilbao's central office since its foundation in 1857 in De la Estufa street. The building was designed in French style by Lavalle, and built from 1862 to 1868. Later on, it was remodelled by Severino de Achúcarro. Today it functions as a Cultural Exhibition Centre and Historical Archive.

Saint Nicholas's Church
This temple, erected to honour the sailors' patron saint, embellishes the Arenal urban environment. Its moderately Baroque building was designed by Ignacio de Ibero y Erkizia in the mid 18 th century. Its octogonal interior has wonderful altarpieces and sculptures by Juan de Mena.

Arenal Square and Gardens
Centre of Bilbao's financial life in the 19 th century, it has been the place of many of the events occurring in the city. Bilbao dwellers are very fond of this area, which is the heart of popular rejoicing at Bilbao's festivities.

Many elegant buildings such as the Arriaga Theatre and the Boulevard Café look onto the square.

The gardens are populated by maples, chestnuts, acacias, and a lime tree, symbol of Bilbao, planted in 1816, thrown down by the wind in 1948, and planted again recently. Fountains in capricious shapes contribute to the freshness of the gardens.

Music Kiosk
Built to welcome Isabel II, it was remodelled by architect Pedro de Ispizua in 1928 in a Modernist layout. It has beautiful modern windows, and it is acoustically perfect. The City's Local Band usually offers musical performances on Sundays.

Arriaga Theatre
Built by Joaquín Rucoba and Octavio de Toledo, it was opened on 31 May 1890 and named after the Bilbao-born composer Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga, whose bust, sculpted by Tomás Fiat in 1885, presides over the imperial stairs. The building, one of the most impressive ones in the city, resembles the Paris Opera and features a sumptuous interior. Its eclectic façade has large balconies supported by Atlantean figures.

Completely refurbished in 1986, it still keeps antiqued furniture and carpets made in the Real Fábrica Nacional de Tapices (Royal National Tapestry Manufacturers). Today, the building functions as the City Theatre, with an interesting offer of drama, opera, ballet and music, as well as housing different cultural events.

Bidedarrieta City Library
This wonderful building, built between 1888 and 1890 by Severino de Achúcaro, used to be home to the Sociedad "El Sitio". It is one of the most exquisite "palaces" in the Citadel, especially now that it has been refurbished. Its lavish interior follows the French imperial style.

Del Perro Street and Fountain
The fountain, a traditional site in Bilbao, is a small Neoclassical monument remodelled in 1800. People started to call it " del Perro " (the dog's fountain) because it features figures resembling dogs in its three projecting pipes. .

The old Trading Exchange Building - John Palace
Vargas's old palace and possibly the premises of the medieval trading exchange, this building looks over three streets and has a very original patio. Today it serves as the Local Civic Centre. In the façade there is a niche with the Virgin of Begoña.