Basurto Hospital, Public hospital in Basurto district, Bilbao, Spain
Basurto Hospital is a medical center in the Basurto district of Bilbao organized into fifteen pavilion-style buildings separated by medical specialty. The complex displays early 20th-century Modernist architectural features designed by Enrique Epalza.
The facility opened on November 13, 1908, under the direction of Doctor Enrique de Areilza Arregui, who led the institution until 1926. This early period shaped the hospital's foundation and growth.
The complex holds official heritage status as a Basque government site and sits along a historic pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Visitors can observe its role as a cultural landmark within the region's spiritual landscape.
The grounds are expansive and best explored on foot, as the buildings are connected by a network of pathways and walkways. It helps to orient yourself upon arrival, as the site is larger than it initially appears.
The hospital serves as a reference center for specialized care in the Bizkaia Health Area, focusing on less common conditions such as abdominal wall pathology and ALS treatment. This specialization draws patients from across a wider region.
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