Right ahead, you’ll spot Jado Square by its grand multi-story building with mansard rooftops and ornate balconies, plus that eye-catching fountain with three proud lion statues surrounded by trees and wooden benches.
Welcome to Jado Square! You’re standing in one of Bilbao’s grandest little corners, right in the heart of the Ensanche. It’s not just another plaza-imagine stepping into 1948, when city architect Germán Aguirre Urrutia dreamed up this wide-open space. In those days, horses were probably jealous of these future 3,200 square meters made just for people like you. Fast forward to 2007, and the square got a complete makeover, adding lush gardens, cozy benches, and a quirky mix of birch, lime, and sweetgum trees. Don’t miss the three lions showing off around the fountain-rumor has it they’re the true kings of Bilbao! Now, take a stroll and spot the impressive house designed by architect Gregorio Ibarreche for the mighty Sota family, who also had the Ibaigane Palace built close by-clearly, someone liked prime real estate! And if you look the other way, you’ll see the bronze sculpture called “Maternity” by Lorenzo Frechilla del Rey, adding a touch of warmth since 1966. Metro Moyua isn’t far for your next leap across the city-but for now, enjoy Jado Square’s calm buzz and leafy green charm.
