Museo de Reproducciones de Bilbao (Reproductions Museum of Bilbao), Bilbao
The Reproductions Museum of Bilbao offers a fascinating and educational experience for art enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. Established in 1927, this museum showcases high-quality replicas of classical masterpieces-bringing works from the Louvre, Vatican Museums, British Museum, and more.
Housed within the beautifully restored former Church of the Heart of Mary, the museum occupies three floors of thoughtfully designed gallery space. This neogothic architectural gem, transformed between 2001 and 2005, provides a backdrop for the sculptures and lends the exhibits a sense of reverence and depth.
Visitors can admire replicas of renowned artworks such as Michelangelo’s Moses, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Laocoön Group, Apollo Belvedere, Discobolus, and many more, all rendered with meticulous attention to detail. The museum offers guided tours, contextual exhibitions and a variety of art workshops, drawing classes, and family-friendly activities.
Housed within the beautifully restored former Church of the Heart of Mary, the museum occupies three floors of thoughtfully designed gallery space. This neogothic architectural gem, transformed between 2001 and 2005, provides a backdrop for the sculptures and lends the exhibits a sense of reverence and depth.
Visitors can admire replicas of renowned artworks such as Michelangelo’s Moses, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Laocoön Group, Apollo Belvedere, Discobolus, and many more, all rendered with meticulous attention to detail. The museum offers guided tours, contextual exhibitions and a variety of art workshops, drawing classes, and family-friendly activities.
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Museo de Reproducciones de Bilbao (Reproductions Museum of Bilbao) on Map
Sight Name: Museo de Reproducciones de Bilbao (Reproductions Museum of Bilbao)
Sight Location: Bilbao, Spain (See walking tours in Bilbao)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Bilbao, Spain (See walking tours in Bilbao)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Bilbao, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Bilbao
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bilbao is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bilbao Introduction Walking Tour
Officially founded in 1300 AD by the Lord of Biscay, Bilbao began as a small port settlement. Its sheltered estuary allowed ships to load wool, iron, and other goods bound for northern Europe, while merchants imported salt, wine, and luxury items. The name "Bilbao" likely comes from the Basque words bil, meaning "settlement," and bao, meaning "estuary"-a fitting... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Bilbao's Old Town Walking Tour
Bilbao's old town, also known as The Seven Streets, is the medieval heart of the city. Indeed, this ancient neighborhood, a place where the city began and which had been fortified by walls until the late 19th century, today consists of seven main streets and many narrow alleys – called cantons (kantoi, cantón) – that connect them.
Often regarded as a jewel of Basque architecture and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Often regarded as a jewel of Basque architecture and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles