Indautxu

Indautxu is a quarter of central Bilbao, Basque Country (Spain), located in the district of Abando.

[2] Starting in the late 19th century, and as the influence of neighbouring city of Bilbao grew bigger with the construction of the ensanche in former Abando lands, Indautxu began to be populated by wealthy families coming from the industrial bourgeoisie of the province, giving way to the construction of many villas.

During the decades of 1950 and 1960 Indautxu experimented a substantial population growth which amidst a real estate speculation caused the demolition of most of its historical villas and the construction of large apartment buildings on their place.

Indautxu borders the district of Deusto to the north across the river, Basurto-Zorroza to the west, Errekalde to the south and the quarter of Abando to the east.

The Azkuna Zentroa, designed by Philippe Starck is a culture and leisure centre located in the grounds of the former city corn exchange.

It houses art exhibitions and cultural events, and it includes a fitness centre, a cinema multiplex libraries, showrooms and a large auditorium.

The quarter also houses a delegation of the Biscayan regional government, located in a glass building by the Bizkaia Plaza.

The northern end of the quarter is served by the Euskalduna tram stop, located in the Abandoibarra Avenue and close to the river.

The Azkuna Zentroa.
Bizkaia Government building.