Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao la Vieja (in Basque : Bilbo Zaharra , in German: " Bilbao the old") is a suburb of the city of Bilbao, ( Bizkaia , Spain ). It belongs to the fifth district ( Ibaiondo ).
location
Bilbao la Vieja is located in the center of Bilbao , between Abando, Casco Viejo and Miribilla.
history
founding
It is the oldest district of Bilbao , even older than the medieval old town. It was founded in 1300.
The medieval old town, which is on the right bank of the Nervión River (today Casco Viejo ), was eminently important for the economic importance of Bilbao. The settlements on the Left Bank, now known as Bilbao la Vieja, are best known for their mining operations .
present
Due to its strategic location in the center of Bilbao, the neighborhood is in a profound process of gentrification .
Various urban design plans are being played out in both urban and social generations in the city of Bilbao and Lan Ekintza.
leisure
music
- BilboRock (Muelle de la Merced, 1): This old church, which has been converted into a concert hall, organizes concerts daily by local and international bands.
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Coordinates: 43 ° 15 ′ N , 2 ° 55 ′ W