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Funicular de Artxanda vs Euskal Museoa Bilbao Basque Museum

Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Euskal Museoa Bilbao Museo Vasco is preferred by most writers compared to Funicular de Artxanda. Euskal Museoa Bilbao Museo Vasco ranks #3 in Bilbao with accolades from 5 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.

Funicular de Artxanda
Funicular de Artxanda
7 / 10
Castanos Street,, Near Campo Volantin, Bilbao
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The panorama from the hillsides of Artxanda is the most comprehensive view of Bilbao, and the various typical asadors (roasters) here serve delicious beef or fish cooked over coals." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"For a breathtaking view over the city and the wild Basque mountains beyond, take a trip on the funicular railway." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"After the three-minute ride to the top, have a picnic in the park, dine in one of the area’s restaurants or simply enjoy the sweeping panoramas of the city." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Artxanda funicular railway takes you to the top of the hill that towers over the town from the right bank...the view over the Nervión, the Guggenheim and all of Bilbao is matchless! " Full review
Euskal Museoa Bilbao Basque Museum
Euskal Museoa Bilbao Basque Museum
8 / 10
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno, 4, 48006 Bilbao
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Concierge Concierge
"Though the exhibits are captioned only in Spanish and Basque, this small Casco Viejo museum will still give you a strong sense of the Basque region's history."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Exhibits showcased Basque commercial life during the 16th century with everything from ship models to shipbuilding tools, along with reconstructions of rooms illustrating political and social life." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is probably the most complete museum of Basque culture and history in all of Spain." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Set up in the old College of Saint Andrew, the Vasco museum boasts a fine enthnological collection with an immense relief «model» of Biscaye." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the standout, not-to-miss visits in Bilbao, this museum occupies an austerely elegant 16th-century convent." Full review
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