Fuente del Perro

Bilbao


Designed by Juan Bautista de Oureta and Miguel de Maruri in 1800, this neoclassical fountain is located at a natural spring where market animals used to drink. Its three taps protrude from lion heads that more closely resemble their namesake perro (dog) heads. Spring water still flows here; bring a bottle to fill up.


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