The Seven Wonders of the World in Spain

Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Into the Future...

Image: Damian Corrigan

Winner: The Guggenheim

Where is it?
Bilbao

What is it?
Modern art museum, an important part of Bilbao's regeneration from backwater industrial city into popular tourist destination. It was designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 1997.

Alternatively... The Ciudad de Artes y Ciencias (City of Art and Science) in Valencia is another impressive feat of modern architecture.

More on the Guggenheim and Bilbao

• Pictures of the Guggenheim
• A Meal at the Guggenheim
• Booking Hotels near the Guggenheim (book direct)
• Guide to Bilbao
• Pictures of Bilbao

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• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Christian Spain
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Into the Future...
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Public Space
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Mighty Fortresses
• Seven Wonders of the World in Spain: Bridging the Gap