Guggenheim Bilbao was intended to look like a ship

Titanium is rarely used for buildings so the Guggenheim Bilbao is unusual

Guggenheim Bilbao: The random curves are designed to catch the light

The Iberdrola tower, the Guggenheim and Maman

The Guggenheim tower, the Red Arches and the Guggenheim Bilbao set against Mt Artxanda

Puente de la Salve's bright red arches

The Red Arches on Puente de la Salve

'Maman' the bronze cast spider

The beautiful swirling design of the Guggenheim Bilbao

Guggenheim Bilbao (AJP 2928)

The Guggenheim looks like a ship on water

Jeff Koons' Tulip balloons

The Red Arches are a brilliant contrast to Bilbao's blue skies

Guggenheim Bilbao: Red Arches on La Salve Bridge

Guggenheim Bilbao (AJP 2935)