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Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.

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Staggering architecture, a venerable dining scene and stunning landscapes just outside the city centre: Bilbao is one of the great treasures of the Basque Country.


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Bilbao, Spain: people walking in the fog outside Guggenheim Museum

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