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15
Sep
2020
Do you know what city has a total of 18 Michelin Stars in a radius of 25 kilometers?
Posted On September 15, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

The prestigious British newspaper The Independent defines San Sebastián as “The Gastronomic Capital of Spain.” Travel+Leisure Magazine includes it amongst the “15 Best European Cities.” The Guardian and TripAdvisor have named La Concha “Europe’s Best Beach.” The magazine Family Traveler puts the city “amongst the best […]

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8
Sep
2020
The Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao gets ready for its extension, which is the brainchild of Norman Foster
Posted On September 8, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

In 2019, the decision about who would complete the extension of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum was made known, with Norman Foster and Luis María Uriarte having won the public bidding process. The project, called Agravitas, consists of an impressive floating gallery that measures 2,000 m2 […]

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6
Sep
2020
Iparbus takes Basque art to highways across Europe
Posted On September 6, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

Innovation and being at the forefront in terms of technology and services have been the fundamental pillars of Iparbus throughout the 67 successful years of this transport company’s life in the Basque Country. Proof of this is the latest model of luxury bus that the company […]

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1
Sep
2020
The latest addition to hotels: to offer guests private city tours
Posted On September 1, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

A group of executives wind their way through the narrow streets of San Sebastián’s old quarters accompanied by a local guide. The route includes, among other stops, a visit to the Church of San Vicente, La Concha Bay, the port, and –of course– recommendations of bars […]

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25
Aug
2020
Woodworker Lorenzo García presents his latest signature piece: the Gilda jewelry box
Posted On August 25, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

“The primeval man in offering the first garland to his maiden thereby transcended the brute. He became human in thus rising above the crude necessities of nature. He entered the realm of art when he perceived the subtle use of the useless;” this poem by Okakura […]

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18
Aug
2020
A violin built by Benjamin Banks in the eighteenth century, the best kept secret of violinist Pedro Miguel Aguinaga
Posted On August 18, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

The chamber ensemble Sotto Voce came into existence 15 years ago thanks to Pedro Miguel Aguinaga, a violinist who has dedicated his life to music for 30 years, successfully combining performance with teaching at the Francisco Escudero Conservatory of San Sebastián. Sotto Voce arose with the […]

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13
Aug
2020
The Domine Hotel of Bilbao adds a hypnotic kinetic installation to its lobby, created by the Swedish studio Humans Since 1982
Posted On August 13, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

Gran Hotel Domine is a destination hotel in and of itself that is chosen by travelers from all around the world. Totally remodeled by the Foraster Studio of Bilbao, this hotel has acquired an elegant, timeless style. Located just opposite the Guggenheim Museum, in the Bilbao […]

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9
Aug
2020
Abstraction vs. Figuration: these are the two worlds of Frédéric Gutiérrez Barde
Posted On August 9, 2020  By BASQUE LUXURY  And has No Comment

For Frédéric Gutiérrez Barde, there is no hierarchy for the different materials and mediums. The resistance (or non-resistance) of materials and the behavior of pigments, rust, metal, and marble dust dictate how the light reflects on the subject, giving it a poetic depth that invites contemplation. […]

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