Bilbao

Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the Basque Country as a whole. It is also the largest city proper in northern Spain. Bilbao is the tenth largest city in Spain, with a population of more than 347,000 as of 2023. The Bilbao metropolitan area has 1,037,847 inhabitants, making it the most populous metropolitan area in northern Spain; with a population of 875,552, the comarca of Greater Bilbao is the fifth-largest urban area in Spain. Bilbao is also the main urban area in what is defined as the Greater Basque region.

Some of the key events about Bilbao

1300
The city of Bilbao was officially founded with the granting of a municipal charter
1511
The Consulate of Bilbao was established, promoting trade and maritime activities
1808
The city was occupied by French troops during the Peninsular War
1835
Bilbao was besieged during the First Carlist War
1857
The Bank of Bilbao was founded, becoming a major financial institution
1874
The city endured another siege during the Third Carlist War
1888
The University of Deusto, Bilbao's first university, was established
1894
The Vizcaya Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was inaugurated
1929
The Port of Bilbao became one of the most important in Spain
1936
Bilbao was bombed by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War
1937
The city fell to Nationalist troops after the Battle of Bilbao
1939
The Athletic Club of Bilbao won its first Spanish Cup
1947
A massive explosion in the port area killed 18 people and injured hundreds
1983
Severe flooding caused significant damage and casualties in the city
1997
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao opened, transforming the city's cultural landscape
2001
A car bomb exploded near the Guggenheim Museum, injuring several people
2002
The Bilbao Exhibition Centre, a major convention and exhibition complex, was inaugurated
2006
A bomb exploded in a parking lot at Bilbao Airport, causing extensive damage
2008
The global financial crisis severely impacted Bilbao's economy and employment
2020
Bilbao was named European City of the Year by the Academy of Urbanism

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