The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, inaugurated in 1997, is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture and an undisputed symbol of the city's urban transformation. Designed by the brilliant Canadian architect Frank Gehry, its spectacular building is an immense sculpture of undulating forms and impossible curves, covered by thousands of brilliant titanium panels that change color depending on the daylight. Strategically located on the banks of the Nervión estuary, the museum not only houses an impressive permanent collection and world-class temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, but its own exteriors are an artistic attraction. There, guarding the entrance, is Jeff Koons' iconic "Puppy," a gigantic dog covered in live flowers. This majestic museum not only redefined Bilbao's landscape but also placed it on the international cultural map, becoming a global beacon for art and design lovers.
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