The city of Bilbao is a depository of history. Here you will find evidence of the classical, the medieval, the Baroque, the Neoclassical, the 19th century expansion area. With the more recently renovated riverside—and vast building constructions happening everywhere—Bilbao is fast becoming a thriving 21st century metropolis with a story. Unfortunately this photo doesn’t do justice to Bilbao’s riverside.

This photo was taken the next day—and as you can see, the weather had turned cooler and grey. This area is of the old town. The yellow building on the left is called Mercado de la Ribera and is said to be the largest covered food market in Europe measuring 11,500 meter squares. It was built in 1929 to replace the stalls that were once held under the arches each day.