Guggenheim Museum

Museums are also a way of reflecting the country's culture and history. One of the most visited museums is the Guggenheim Museum. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is an art museum in the Bilbao City of Spain and is designed by revered architect Frank Gehry. A 2005 survey by Vanity Fair to determine the definitive construction project since 1980 declared the museum in Bilbao as the most influential. It is considered one of the biggest museums in Spain, and also one of the most must-see architectural wonders of the modern world. There is no straight edge in the building, and the surfaces are softly folded and blended. The Guggenheim Museum impresses visitors not only with the art it exhibits but also with its design.

Spread over three floors, the 20 gallery rooms are constructed with various shapes meant to alter perspective for visitors based on the type of art, which ranges from modern and postmodern from the 20th century to the present day. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was called the “greatest building of its time” by experts and its cultural impact flooded the little city with visitors, giving the economy a boost. The museum’s opening revitalized Bilbao’s economy, bringing millions of visitors to see its groundbreaking, sculpture-like curved structure and the modern art exhibitions inside.

• Location: Bilbao, Spain