Doña Casilda Iturrizar park, Public park in Abando district, Bilbao, Spain.
The park encompasses 8.52 hectares of green space with ornamental ponds, fountains, winding paths, and extensive lawns surrounded by mature trees.
The municipal park, designed by architect Ricardo Bastida and engineer Juan de Eguiraun, opened in 1907 on land donated by benefactor Casilda Iturrizar.
The Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao, constructed within the park grounds during the 1940s, displays an outdoor sculpture collection along the pathways.
The park includes multiple children's play areas, a classic carousel, benches throughout the grounds, and ponds inhabited by ducks, swans, and peacocks.
The English-style garden features a pergola surrounding a central fountain that previously performed water, light, and sound shows for park visitors.
Location: Bilbao
Inception: 1907
Address: Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain 48071 Bilbao
Website: https://bilbaoturismo.net/BilbaoTurismo/eu/parques/dona-casilda
GPS coordinates: 43.26583,-2.94111
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:19
Bilbao combines contemporary art with Gothic architecture and offers visitors insight into Basque culture and history. The Guggenheim Museum draws art enthusiasts from around the world with its sculptural titanium facade, while the Fine Arts Museum houses a significant collection of classical and modern works. The Mercado de la Ribera, an Art Nouveau structure on the riverfront, is Europe's largest covered market and showcases the region's culinary traditions. The old quarter clusters around the Gothic Cathedral of St. James and Plaza Nueva, whose 19th-century arcades shelter bars and restaurants. Along the Nervión, historic bridges like Arenal Bridge and modern structures like Zubizuri Bridge connect both riverbanks. The Begoña Basilica sits above the city and provides views across the rooftops and hills. The Arriaga Theatre and Euskalduna Palace represent different architectural periods, while Azkuna Zentroa repurposes an early 20th-century wine warehouse as a cultural center. The Artxanda funicular railway enables panoramic views across the entire urban area and surrounding mountains.
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