The Gothic Facade of Santiago Cathedral in the Historic Center of Bilbao with the Lively Square

The photograph portrays Santiago Cathedral, the main religious building in Bilbao, located in the heart of the Casco Viejo, the city's historic center. The Gothic facade in light stone features a large central rose window, a richly decorated ogival portal and a bell tower on the left. The square in front, animated by passersby and tourists, is the beating heart of the historic district with its medieval alleys, bars and shops. The cathedral, dedicated to the apostle Saint James, dates from the 14th-15th century and represents Bilbao before the industrial revolution and contemporary transformation. The contrast between this architecture and the Guggenheim tells of the city's different faces.

Santiago Cathedral, Bilbao, Casco Viejo, Gothic, historic center, square, Saint James