This building needs time to look around . Huge library used by many different kinds of people; small room where people were in a chess competion; a debate taking place on the main floor which seemed to be televised; a large room where students seemed to be taking an exam; Swimming pool and fitness centre. Bilbao appears to look after... More

the building is massive, with a series of different columns supporting brick walls. Spaces are devoid of scale. It has a lot of vacant commercial spaces, which gives it an eerie, desolated look. There is a good art-movie house on the first floor. It also has a very nice tapas bar on the last floor, with a great view of... More

The building itself is very unique. The ground floor is supported by 43 columns. Each of the column has its own design which is rather pretty. The roof is a swimming pool, 2nd level is a library which is very nice. Entrance fee is free I would strongly recommend this place if you are visiting Bilbao.

It was raining, so we needed a roof, but it is so much more. Further open spaces enclosed by bars and shops at the ground floor with decorated pillars supporting the library and educational spaces above. We went to the basement for the free exhibition of new Italian Designers-good to take time out to broaden a few horizons.

I've always wanted to visit Bilbao for the Guggenheim museum by Gehry, but left learning there is so much more art, architecture and culture in Bilbao. The Alhondiga was one of the highlights and was extremely interesting. It is a cultural and leisure centre, split into certain parts. It is made up of old wine warehouses which can be seen... More

This is worth a visit just to see what they've done with the place. The basement has exposition halls and a movie theater. The ground floor is just a stunning open space. There is a library and fitness centers on the upper floors. From the first floor you can look up and see through the glass floor of the pool... More

Stunning place if you like architecture and design. The outside is completely different from the inside but has interesting architectural features. the columns, swimming pool, shops and signage etc. Downstairs is an exhibition space and cinema.

We alked past here and it looked imperssive from the outside and once inside but there wasnt much to see when we got there- maybe we missed sonmething along the way.

It's a bit out of the way from the river (15 minute walk) and there's not a huge amount to do other than have a meal and sup a welcome cerveza, But the building is a fabulous example of what you can do with an historic, beautifully preserved outer shell whilst creating a funky interior housing an amazing library (if... More