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Iconic Bridges & Sculptures

Bilbao’s riverside is defined by its avant-garde architectural and artistic transformation. This collection highlights the city's modern infrastructure, including Santiago Calatrava’s Zubizuri and the Frank Gehry Bridge. Surrounding the Guggenheim Museum, you will find world-renowned contemporary sculptures like Jeff Koons’ floral Puppy and Louise Bourgeois’ towering Maman. These landmarks showcase diverse materials, from stainless steel and bronze to living flowers, reflecting the city's evolution from an industrial hub to a global center for design.

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Campo Volantin Bridge

The Zubizuri, also called the Campo Volantin Bridge or Puente del Campo Volantin, is a tied arch footbridge across the Nervion River in…

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Puppy

A 12-meter-tall topiary sculpture by Jeff Koons depicting a West Highland Terrier. The stainless steel structure is covered in thousands of seasonal living flowers and features an internal irrigation system.

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Tulipanes

Part of Jeff Koons' Celebration series, this sculpture features seven large, multicolor tulips made of mirror-polished stainless steel. It is located on the Guggenheim Museum’s terrace overlooking the Nervión River.

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Maman

Maman is a bronze, stainless steel, and marble sculpture in several locations by the artist Louise Bourgeois.

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Tall Tree & The Eye

Created by Anish Kapoor, this sculpture consists of 73 reflective stainless steel spheres anchored around three axes. The work uses complex reflections to explore mathematical principles and the concept of infinity.

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Puente de Deustu - Deustuko zubia

A concrete and steel bascule bridge completed in 1936. Designed by Ignacio de Rotaeche, its lifting mechanism was inspired by the bridges of Chicago to accommodate commercial shipping traffic.

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