International Bagpipe Museum, Gijón

Name: International Bagpipe Museum
Address: Gijón, Spain

#6 among attractions in Gijón

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The International Bagpipe Museum is located in Gijón, Asturias, Spain. The museum was founded in 1965, and moved to its current location, integrated in the Museum of the Asturian People, in 1975. ()

Local name: Museo Internacional de la Gaita Established: 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 43°32'16"N, 5°38'0"W

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Periurbano - Rural (Somió)Gijón Spain

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International Bagpipe Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Molinón, Playa de San Lorenzo, Museo del Pueblo de Asturias, LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial.

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Tours, Football, Sport venue
El Molinón, Gijón
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1 miW
Beach
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~260 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Museo del Pueblo de Asturias, Gijón
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1.4 miSE
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LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial, Gijón
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1.3 miSE
Architecture, Convention center, Library
Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, Gijón
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1.2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Campo de La Cruz, Gijón
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1.2 miW
Memorial
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Sport venue, Sport
Palacio de Deportes de Gijón, Gijón
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Universities and schools
Gijón Polytechnic School of Engineering, Gijón
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1.2 miW
43°32'22"N • 5°39'28"W
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