Around Guggenheim Museum

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Around Guggenheim Museum

As a tourist hot spot, the area around Guggenheim Museum is also an upbeat shopping district. Streets leading to Plaza Euskadi are filled with designer shoes, fashion, antique shops, and bookstores. Moreover, if you’re interested in local art or want to take home some regional wine, this is the place for you to shop. In the area, there is also a park, Paseo de la Memoria, which is filled with beautiful pieces of art.

Shopping

Bilbao’s main street, Gran Vía, is where you will find most of the city's department stores, boutiques, and designer shops. For handicrafts and local wine, head over to markets like the Mercado de la Ribera. If you're looking for traditional Basque souvenirs like wood carvings and woven goods, make your way to Casco Viejo, which also boasts a plethora of independent shops and chain stores. Calle Askao, Artekale, Bidebarrieta, Somera, Correo, and La Cruz are some of the top spots to hunt for souvenirs, but remember that most shops close on Sundays.