Bilbao's name comes from BIL-VAO , which means fordable area, as was the area with less depth of the channel of Nervión river.
was founded in 1300 by D. Diego López de Haro V, in Valladolid. In 1317 María Díaz de Haro forced Orduña the road between Bilbao and Bermeo pass by, displacing Bermeo as the main port for the export of English wool.
In 1571 after several floods and a major fire, the walls were demolished to allow expansion of the city. In 1602 it became the capital of Vizcaya, a title he held until then Bermeo. In 1937 it was capital of the autonomous state of Euskadi ephemeral.
Seven bustling streets ...
Somera, Artecalle, would tend, Belosticalle, Old Butchery, Barrencalle, Barrencalle Auger and The Round is a cluster of seven streets that gave birth to Bilbao.
were walled and grew around the cathedral of Santiago, patron of the villa. The pilgrims who chose the sea route to arrive at Compostela, made a stop in the village. As a pilgrim again, the Virgen de Begoña also sought refuge in the shelter of the walls.
"In late 1836 - Manuel Basas account - the year of the siege of Bilbao by the Carlist, which endangered the sanctuary of the Mother of God of Begoña, which was half destroyed and that the image itself was in danger of being lost in the explosions of war, was lowered to the church of St. James, where he was, covered and beleaguered as the rest of Bilbao, until his release on Christmas Day, by Espartero.
remained installed in the family chapel Barrenechea, which then put a picture as a souvenir of this unforgettable stay in Santiago, which lasted until August 1, 1841, he returned to rise, procession, until the restored temple. "
have written in your heart Bilbao half story. At number 10, Round Street, the September 29, 1864 came into the world Miguel de Unamuno. On the street Bidebarrieta born Admiral Mazarredo, the writer Luis de Castresana, when he wanted to be a painter, set up his studio in a garret Artecalle, and so many poets, writers and bohemians sought a place to dream among the old roofs of the village.
currently part of the Basque intellectual life has its corner meeting each other in this lifetime Bilbao. Txikiteros also have chosen this area as a sanctuary. Each two-door is a bar and delicious freshly cooked kebabs.
tradition is so crews every year txikiteros his feast is celebrated and paid tribute to the sweet joys ethylic the Virgin of Begoña. Pleasure with the holy water-water Bilbao call the champagne-the locals are a sacred rite.
In front of those seven blocks, between two bridges that link the town hall and the sandy ... I was born.
think one of my earliest memories is one of those evenings when it was sunny y. .. I sat down to play in the gazebo. The seven streets along with the river that separated us, is one of those memories that will remain engraved in the memories with ...
remember those walks in the sand by the river, with the bike and my cousins, shopping Santiaguito (marshmallow candy) ... I have few pictures of that area as we were growing up, and then ... with the crew of txikiteo and tops, celebrating the big week, San Blas, Easter ... The mud removed
whole crew in that flood of 83 between tears and laughter to all be together here by taking a hand where we could ...
These images of the seven streets of my botxito are for me one of the most beautiful parts of my life ...
I leave a video of a ride through the streets, with a good mix, the book fair, my bilbo, y. .. a good blues, who could ask for something better? only one .... be there!
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