Located in the city of Eibar, the Ipurua Municipal Stadium is a large football arena and the home venue of the SD Eibar football team. Constructed in 1947 and equipped with a host of modern facilities and amenities, this stadium comfortably seats 7083 spectators. The atmosphere in the stadium is electric during every first division game, making a visit to this sporting venue a must when in the city.
A good way to get to know a community is buy investigating its roots. The Museo Vasco, commonly known as the Basque Museum, is the right place for this endeavor. The permanent collection is dedicated to Prehistoric times and Archaeology in Vizcaya province and the Ethnography and History of the Basque Country. In the Pre-History section, special emphasis is placed on the ancient world of trade, old tools, early fabric-weaving, ceramics, weapon making and furniture. The Basque Sea hall is livened up by fun sound effects: shrill seagulls and furious waves. The Pastoral Culture hall, with bleating sheep and clanging cowbells in the background, will take you back in time. Finally, the Consulate hall, has an incredible model of the entire Vizcaya region. The museum also organizes temporary exhibits. In the shop you will find books, traditional Basque music and reproductions of items. Check website for more details.
Opened in 1892, the building that houses Bilbao's city council is the work of the architect Joaquin Rucoba, who also built the Arriaga Theatre. Among its principal features is a main exterior wall lavishly decorated in the Baroque style. The busts and statues adorning the Ayuntamiento de Bilbao are of illustrious personages of the Bilbao social scene. It was built upon the ruins of the old San Agustin convent. Climbing the exterior steps and entering the building, the first thing that stands out is the central staircase which meets with the most attention-grabbing spot in the town hall: the beautiful and singular Arab salon or reception area. This is a place of unusual beauty in which the main public evens take place. The town hall's interior can be visited during the mornings all week at no charge. The most important features can be seen through a half hour guided tour. Check website for more details.
The Bilborock-La Merced was formerly a convent located on the left bank of the river, near a bridge and a street of the same name, La Merced. It stopped being a place of worship because it was in such a bad state of repair. In 1989 it was turned into a public building by the Bilbao city council. The following year it became a multi-purpose cultural center, giving it some importance as a provider of culture along with the Teatro Arriaga and others. It is a Baroque building, which has had a lot of work done on it. The upper part is now the headquarters of the department responsible for restoring the old part of the city, and the lower part is used for theatrical performances and cultural activities. It is also the main office of Bilborock, organizers of various music festivals, like the Concurso Pop Rock Villa de Bilbao. Call for more details.
Teatro Campos Elíseos Antzokia is part of the large theater chain Arteria, which has venues in some of the major capitals of the world, such as New York, Madrid, Barcelona, Mexico City and Buenos Aires. This theater is located very close to public transport stations, so you won't find it difficult to get there. Apart from hosting a wide range of cultural activities, the theater has its own restaurant and cafeteria, which makes it the ideal place for a night out.