Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park
This point of interest is available as audio on the tour: Visit Bilbao, A Basque City Reborn
Long regarded as Bilbao’s only real green space, Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park is one of the city’s favourite outdoor spots, spanning 11 hectares.
Although this area was part of Bilbao’s expansion plans since 1876, its story really begins in 1907. Casilda Iturrizar, a wealthy widow and former Bilbao resident, is the woman at the heart of the project.
She donated this vast plot of land to the city upon her death, having no heirs to inherit it. Bilbao turned her generous gift into a public park, designed in the French and Romantic styles, with winding gardens that quickly became a hit with locals. As you stroll through, you’ll find tree-lined paths, peaceful botanical areas, ponds, fountains, and a beautiful pergola added in 1927.
You’ll also spot sculptures tucked among the playgrounds and sports zones, but one stands out above the rest: That’s the bronze bust of Casilda Iturrizar, the park’s quiet guardian. Without her, this calm and leafy retreat might never have existed.
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