Guggenheim Bilbao

The building that saved a city.

What to Expect

Frank Gehry's titanium ship transformed Bilbao from post-industrial decline to cultural tourism capital. The Richard Serra sculptures fit the space perfectly. The city outside is worth exploring.

The Tip

Walk around the exterior first — every angle is different. The spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois. The interior is almost secondary to architecture. Puppy by Jeff Koons out front.