OPENING HOURS
Church:
Everyday: 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:30

Visits:
Everyday: 11:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00
Closed on Sunday afternoons

Masses:
Mon - Fri: 10:30
Saturday and holidays: 19:00
Sunday: 10:30 and 12:00

Located in the middle of Bilbao's Old Part, the Santiago cathedral is consecrated to Bilbao's official patron saint since 1643.

Built at the end of 14th century in Gothic style, the current headquarters of the Diocese of Bizkaia has three naves: aligned crossing, presbytery stretch, great chapel and, behind, ambulatory that hosts several chapels. To the North there is a 16th century Gothic cloister with flowers that connects with the exterior through Puerta del Angel door. There, we can see a scallop-shell or Vieira that the pilgrims use to wear while doing the Road to Santiago. To the South there is a big irregular portico.

The tower, with its pointed spire, is part of the temple's facade, in contact with the vestry. The tower and the portico were built by Severino de Achúcarro and finished in 1887.

After the latest restoration works, the cathedral is open once again.

Type: Cathedral.

Style: Gothic.

Period: 14th century.

Guided visits: By appointment, they offer visits in Basque and Spanish. Phone: 944 320 125 (Diocesan Art Museum)

Tariff:

Groups (Max. 20-25 people): 20 Euro
Groups with educational material: 30 Euro

Contact person: Luis Alberto Loyo.

Activities: Music concerts at Christmas or Santa Cecilia's day.

Parking: Underground car park in El Arenal.