Rascacielos de Bailén

The Rascacielos de Bailén rises 43 meters high with 13 floors, featuring a rationalist facade without decorative elements near Bilbao's riverside.

Constructed between 1940 and 1946 by architects José María Chapa Galíndez and Manuel Ignacio Galíndez Zabala, this structure remained Bilbao's tallest building until 1968.

The building represents the post-war architectural transformation of Bilbao, marking the city's shift from traditional to modern construction methods.

Located near Abando and Casco Viejo metro stations, the building stands at the intersection of San Francisco and Abando neighborhoods.

This structure holds the distinction of being Bilbao's first building to exceed 40 meters in height, setting a precedent for future vertical development.

Location: Bilbao

Location: San Francisco

Architects: José María Chapa Galíndez, Manuel Ignacio Galíndez Zabala

Floors above the ground: 13

Height: 43 m

GPS coordinates: 43.26002,-2.92698

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31