Plaza Nueva
Plaza Nueva / Plaza Barria
A neoclassical square lined with arcades in the Siete Calles Old Town, surrounded by Pintxos bars. It's the top place to try Basque snacks.
Plaza Nueva was built between 1821 and 1851. This enclosed square is framed by 64 neoclassical arcades, and the Euskaltzaindia (Basque Language Academy) occupies its north side. Under the arcades are well-known Pintxos bars such as Gure Toki and Café Bar Bilbao, where locals gather in the evening to drink a glass of Txakoli white wine with snacks. On Sunday mornings there is a market for old books, stamps and antiques, and Christmas markets are held during the festive season. The square is free to enter, and it is a 1-minute walk from Casco Viejo metro station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Basque Museum (Euskal Museoa)
- Casco Viejo, Bilbao
- Arriaga Theatre
- Bilbao Cathedral (Cathedral of Santiago)
- Mercado de la Ribera
- Church of San Antón
- Basilica of Begoña
- Zubizuri