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Summary Basque Independence Basque Architecture A Unique Basque Sport The Côte Basque Cities and Towns of the Basque Coast Discover the unique, beautiful French Basque country The part of France called Basque country (Pays Basque) is glorious and very different. On the west coast of France, you arrive from Bordeaux and you’re suddenly in mountainous…
Summary La Concha Beach The Guggenheim Museum Marques de Riscal Winery and Hotel Artium La Bretxa Marketplace Casco Viejo The Cathedral of Santa Maria The Cristobal Balenciaga Museum Txoko Getaria Photographs And Postcards… From Bilbao, Spain (11) The Basque Country is an autonomous region located in the North of Spain and Southern France, with a…
Basque Country, in case you haven’t heard, isn’t like the rest of Spain. Proudly perched on the northern Atlantic coast, near the border of France, the fabled region – locally known as Euskadi or País Vasco (‘the land of Basque Speakers’) – has its own language, distinct culinary traditions, and a unique geographic and cultural…
Travel Expo 2015: Countries Face Off in an Architectural Feast Updated 8:50 AM EDT, Thu April 30, 2015 A large vertical farm that will be harvested daily, and a design that evokes the classic American barn: tradition and innovation find a way to merge in the United States‘ pavilion, which promotes a new image of…
Exploring Pintxos and Culinary Delights in the Basque Country When I moved to Spain, I quickly learned that the country’s cuisine is not only vast but also varied by region. One of the highlights is the pintxos, which are bite-sized snacks primarily from the Basque Country (País Vasco). Unlike tapas, which are generally larger and…
After the Nervion River flooded in 1983, the industrial seaport of Bilbao presented a blank canvas, reimagined as the artistic centre of the Spanish Basque Country, hosting the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and a plethora of other attractions. A City Transformed While credit for Bilbao’s modern rebirth is often rightfully attributed to the Guggenheim effect,…
Green and blue as far as the eye can see – the dramatic beauty of Basque Country is the stuff of legends. A road trip through the region allows you to explore beyond the gorgeous capitals of Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and San Sebastián, where many hidden gems await discovery. As you embark on your journey, consider…