Created in 1927, this old museum exhibits full-size reproductions of original sculptures in plaster, of some of the best known works in the history of Art. The collections range from Ancient Art (Mesopotamic and Egyptian civilizations) to Classic Art (ancient Greek, Classical, Hellenic and Renaissance). Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas is well-known among artists and painters in Bilbao, as a lot of them have been there for drawing, painting and modeling lessons from Manu, dubbed 'El Ruso'. The museum also has a video library and a photographic laboratory. In the audiovisual room you can learn to sculpt using the 'grafting' method. The newly restored La Iglesia del Corazón de María is used to organize art exhibitions. Check website for more details.
Circuito Coliseo's multiplex offers a diverse programming of blockbuster hits as well as cinema classics under one roof. The eight screens feature the best in movie technology for a superb experience. Spanish language films are shown here as well as Hollywood hits with Spanish subtitles or dubbing. One of the most popular cinema halls, the tickets are reasonably priced and tickets can be purchased in advance.
This Museo Taurino was inaugurated in 1995 in the most appropriate place: the Vista Alegre Bullring. The permanent collection is a great way to find out about the most important eras and events in bullfighting history in Bilbao and Vizcaya, as well. They have on display, a great selection of bullfighting outfits, capes, swords and other tools used by famous matadors. The most famous bulls are also remembered here with their mounted heads. There's also a wonderful display of bullfighting posters for corridas held in Bilbao, many of them from the 19th Century. Besides visiting the museum, you can also stop by the bullring itself, the chapel, the bullfighters' locker room, the corral and other areas, all with a guided tour.
There's a varied program of cultural activities on offer here and admission is free M-F and at weekends you can dance to the latest hits. The live shows are musical concerts, stand-up comics or café-theater performances and you can dine at the same time, choosing from a range of delicious house platters of cheeses, cured hams, cold meats and canapés. If you come for breakfast, try El camarote de los Hermanos Marx (The Marx Brothers' Cabin), a house special containing nine different types of ingredient. The interior has an atmospheric 1950s decor and you'll find it in the city's nightlife zone.
The open floor plan of this gallery, inaugurated in 1995, is in itself a clear indication of its dedication to contemporary art. Some of the exhibitions organized are truly daring and can be appreciated only by the most insightful. Amasté's philosophy is exactly that: to open doors to contemporary artists, spanning several genres, such as photography, painting and sculpture and any other form of artistic expression, difficult to define as a "fine art". Ricardo Antón Troyas is the gallery director and his sister, Elena, runs the specialized shop for artists' supplies located in the back.
This church is located in the Plaza de los Santos Juanes, and is one of the monuments within Bilbao's coat of arms. It has its origins in a religious act which took place on 5th August 1433 in the Temple of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of farmers. It is a Castilian Gothic style monument with a porch containing Renaissance features and a Baroque bell tower.