Why is Andoni Goikoetxea known as 'The Butcher of Bilbao'?
Because he broke Diego Maradona's ankle.
What is the capacity of San Mames football stadium?
53,289
Barinatxe beach is in which municipality?
Sopela.
True or false. The Vizcaya Bridge is the oldest transporter bridge in the world.
True.
Which municipalities are linked by the Vizcaya Bridge?
Getxo and Portugalete.
When did the Bilbao metro open and how many stations does it have?
1995. It has 49 stations.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe was used in the filming of scenes from which famous HBO fantasy series?
Game of Thrones season 7.
What is the connection between the Zubizuri bridge and Bilbao airport?
The architect Santiago Calatrava designed the bridge and the airport's main terminal building
What is the name of this market?
The Ribera market.
Who is this Englishman and what is his connection with Athletic Bilbao?
Fred Pentland. He was the team's coach from 1922-1925 and 1929-1933. He won 2 leagues and 5 cups, more than any other coach in Athletic's history.
When was Athletic Bilbao Founded?
1898
Who was the architect of the Vizcaya Bridge?
Alberto Palacio.
What is the name of this building?
Arriaga Theatre.
How long is the Nervion River?
72 kilometres.
What is the name of this bridge and who was its architect?
The Zubizuri bridge. The architect was Santiago Calatrava.
What is the population of Vizcaya?
1,149,628.
What is the name of this square?
Miguel de Unamuno Square.
Who is this famous Vizcayan writer and philosopher?
Miguel de Unamuno,
Who is this famous Vizcayan?
Juan Mari Aburto Rike.
When was Gernika destroyed by German airplanes under the command of Franco?
1937.
When did the Guggenheim museum open?
1997.
How high is Mount Gorbea?
1,481 metres.
How tall is the Iberdrola Tower?
165 metres.
What is the population of Bilbao?
345,821.