Castillo de Arteaga, Urdaibai estuary

Name: Castillo de Arteaga
Address: Gaztelubide Kalea, 7, Urdaibai estuary, 48314, Spain
Telephone: +34 946 24 00 12

#2 among attractions in Urdaibai estuary

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The Castillo de la Emperatriz Eugenia de Montijo is a neo-Gothic castle in the village of Arteaga, near Bilbao in the Basque Country of Spain. It is designated a Basque Heritage building. ()

Local name: Castillo de la Emperatriz Eugenia de Montijo Architectural style: Gothic revivalFloors: 5Coordinates: 43°21'7"N, 2°39'16"W

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Gaztelubide Kalea, 7Urdaibai estuary 48314 Spain

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+34 946 24 00 12

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Castillo de Arteaga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gernikako Arbola, Urdaibai Bird Center, Santimamiñe, Oma forest.

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