Iberdrola Tower, Bilbao

Name: Iberdrola Tower
Address: Bilbao, Spain

#30 among attractions in Bilbao

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Facts and practical information

The Iberdrola Tower is an office skyscraper in Bilbao, Spain. Its construction started on 19 March 2009 and was officially inaugurated by King Juan Carlos I on 21 February 2012. The tower has a height of 165 metres tall and has 40 floors. The first eight floors of the tower were to hold a hotel by the Spanish hotel chain ABBA, but the project was eventually cancelled. The hotel will be replaced by an auditorium with the capacity of 200 people. The remaining floors have an office usage. The tower, built as Iberdrola's headquarters, is the tallest building in the Basque Country and the city of Bilbao, and the eighth tallest building in Spain. ()

Local name: Torre Iberdrola Completed: 2011 (13 years ago)Floors: 41Coordinates: 43°16'3"N, 2°56'19"W

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Day trips

Iberdrola Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Azkuna Zentroa, Chavarri Palace.

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Frank Gehry-designed modern art museum
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao
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~740 ftS
Medieval to modern art collection
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao
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Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Azkuna Zentroa, Bilbao
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~1590 ftSE
Landmark with noteworthy architecture
Chavarri Palace, Bilbao
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre, Bilbao
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~1520 ftW
Music venue, Nightlife, Architecture
Palacio Euskalduna, Bilbao
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~1450 ftSW
Park, Playground
Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park, Bilbao
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bilbao, Spain, Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape. This picturesque park, often referred to as the "lung of Bilbao," offers a tranquil retreat for residents and tourists alike.
0.9 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao
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0.8 miSE
Bridge
Arenal Bridge, Bilbao
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Modern, tied-arch footbridge
Zubizuri, Bilbao
18 min walk • The Zubizuri, also known as the White Bridge, is an emblematic pedestrian bridge that graces the cityscape of Bilbao, Spain. Designed by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava and completed in 1997, this stunning piece of architecture spans the Nervión River...
0.8 miE
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Bilbao City Hall, Bilbao
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iberdrola Tower?

Nearby attractions include Abandoibarra, Bilbao (3 min walk), Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao (4 min walk), Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao (7 min walk), Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao (7 min walk).

How to get to Iberdrola Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iberdrola Tower:

Bus

Deustuko zubia • Lines: 01, 10, 13, 18, A7 (2 min walk)
Deustuko zubia / Zubiarte • Lines: 01, 10, 13, 18 (2 min walk)

Tram

Abandoibarra • Lines: T1 (4 min walk)
Guggenheim • Lines: T1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Moyua • Lines: L1, L2 (12 min walk)
Indautxu • Lines: L1, L2 (12 min walk)

Train

Castaños (17 min walk)
San Mamés (17 min walk)