About this site
Bilbao's pedestrian medieval old town, centred on the Seven Streets, Santiago Cathedral, Plaza Nueva and historic markets.
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Historic Places
Casco Viejo Bilbao
Bilbao · Spain
ESPNo ticket recorded43.2577° N · 2.9240° WHistoric District
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Historic public district; accessible 24 hours; businesses and monuments keep separate hours
- Time to allow
- 2–3 hours walking
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- No ticket required for the district.
On site
- Food & drink
- Dense pintxo-bar and restaurant district around the Seven Streets and Plaza Nueva.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical attraction selected
Map & location
Casco Viejo, Ibaiondo, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
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