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Three discoveries in the old town

Explore Plaza Nueva, the cathedral streets and the theater beside the river. About 0.73 km. Allow 35–55 minutes with pauses; longer for any interiors.

123NORTH ↑Route overview · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Route overview, north up. The downloadable GPX follows the mapped street geometry. © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL.

Three places to begin
  1. 1

    Plaza Nueva

    Count the sides of an arch in Plaza Nueva.

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  2. 2

    Bilboko Donejakue Katedrala

    Draw a small detail on the cathedral exterior.

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  3. 3

    Teatro Arriaga

    Listen by the theater: which sounds belong to the city?

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Make it your own.

The Guggenheim and old town are distinct parts of a longer outing; build in a break.

This route connects landmark locations; museum, church and garden entrances can be gated or ticketed. Stay on public paths and pause outside if an entrance is closed. Check crossings, stairs, surfaces and opening hours for your needs.

Directions use mapped pedestrian access, checked on 2026-09-09. The route has not been walked or audited for step-free access. Allow time to adapt it on the ground.

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