Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao

Name: Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís
Address: Hurtado de Amezaga Kalea, 21, Bilbao, 48008, Spain
Telephone: +34 944 22 13 40

#51 among attractions in Bilbao

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Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao

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St. Francis of Assisi - a neo -Gothic Roman Catholic temple located in the city of Bilbao, in the Basque Country, in Spain.

The church was designed in 1890 by Luis de Lanrach, but the parish was founded in 1887 by Bishop Vitoria. The construction of the church was completed in 1908.

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revival, EclecticismCoordinates: 43°15'27"N, 2°55'59"W

Address

Hurtado de Amezaga Kalea, 21AbandoBilbao 48008 Spain

Contact

+34 944 22 13 40

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Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís open?

Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís is open:

Monday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís?

Nearby attractions include Azkuna Zentroa, Bilbao (7 min walk), Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre, Bilbao (7 min walk), Biscay Foral Delegation Palace, Bilbao (9 min walk), Reproductions Museum Bilbao, Bilbao (10 min walk).

How to get to Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís:

Bus

Hurtado Amézaga 15 • Lines: 30, 71, 75, 85, A3514, G3, G5 (1 min walk)
Hurtado Amézaga 50 • Lines: 30, 71, G5, G7 (1 min walk)

Train

Zabalburu (3 min walk)
Bilbao-Abando (8 min walk)

Metro

Moyua • Lines: L1, L2 (9 min walk)
Abando • Lines: L1, L2 (10 min walk)

Tram

Arriaga • Lines: T1 (10 min walk)
Abando • Lines: T1 (11 min walk)