A major city and port in northern Spain, capital of the Basque province of Biscay. Also refers to a type of flexible sword named after the city.
From Basque, likely from 'bel' (good) and 'bao' (bay or river). The city has been a major industrial and shipping center since medieval times, giving its name to the bilbo sword due to the city's reputation for fine steel work.
Bilbao underwent one of the most dramatic urban transformations in modern history, evolving from a heavily polluted industrial city to a cultural destination anchored by Frank Gehry's stunning Guggenheim Museum. The famous 'Bilbao Effect' now describes how a single iconic building can revitalize an entire city.
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