Fuente del Perro

Local Landmark

This is a small fountain in the historic centre of Bilbao. Considered a landmark and sometime meeting point, the fountain gets its name from the taps and continues to dispense potable water. Called th...

Seen it, never used it

Because I was there during COVID, never really used it. but overall, I saw some people use it. Just be careful with what you do.

A handy point of reference in the old town

This originally was a drinking fountain for animals. It's unusual carvings made it a useful reference point in the old town as the narrow streets looked similar and it was relatively easy to loose one...

Worth the walk

Just on the corner of Calle Del Perro in the old town and surrounded by bars and shops, this quaint fountain is lovely to visit. I am glad we made the effort.

Curiosous history

Original Text

Strange name that in turn gives name to the street where it is located, and I say curiosous because the three heads where the water comes out are not dogs, but lions with a pharaonic touch. says culture p...