Guggenheim Museum

Bilbao, Spain

Architecture: Frank Gehry

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 1997, is an architectural marvel that transformed Bilbao's skyline and cultural landscape. Its flowing titanium curves and glass atrium evoke movement and light, resembling a ship docked along the Nervión River. This deconstructivist icon not only redefined museum design but also sparked the "Bilbao Effect," revitalizing the city's economy and global image.