Bilbao offers its visitors to attend many interesting attractions. The city is home to various unique architectural monuments, unrivaled natural attractions, historical places of interest, and various cultural institutions. Nervión embankment is an interesting object of excursions. The embankment comes along the river that has the same name. The local landscapes never stop attracting numerous artists and poets. The landscape is truly marvelous - on the one side of the embankment flows the majestic river and on another side stand great mountains. Continue exploring the natural attractions of the city by making a walk to Dona Casilda Park, which is located in the heart of Old Town. Here, among ancient trees and gorgeous flower beds, adore meeting romantic couples. The locals have even made another name for this park and call it only "Paradise harbor".
The most famous monument of the city is located on its central square. The monument depicts Don Diego de Haro - the founder of Bilbao. According to historical data, the city on the bank of the Nervión River was founded in 1300. Starting from first days Bilbao has been distinguished by the atmosphere of cordiality and happiness. Even nowadays, seven centuries later, you can feel this atmosphere and unique spirit of the city. There are also various remarkable religious sites in the city. The church of Santiago is definitely one of them. The construction of the cathedral was started in the beginning of the 14th century, only several years after the founding of the city. Today the beautiful cathedral is known as the oldest building in Bilbao. The church has almost never been rebuilt or remade during its long history. The locals say that the church is distinguished by a truly unique and mystical atmosphere that reigns there. The bridge of San Anton is surely the most striking monument that belongs to the Middle Ages. The beautiful bridge unites two banks of the river. This construction has been preserved in almost original form till our days, so every traveler is surely recommended to visit this sight of architectural art.
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