The Dog Fountain

The Dog Fountain, in Bilbao

The Dog Fountain, or Fuente del Perro, is a picturesque public fountain of old Bilbao. The Bilbao audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this small monument, which gives its name to the street where it lies, in the heart of the Casco Viejo.

A fountain that gives its name to the street

The Dog Fountain lies in the street of the same name, Calle del Perro, in the heart of the Casco Viejo of Bilbao. This old public fountain owes its name to the sculpted figures from which the water springs, traditionally described as dogs, which gave their name to the street. Discreet but picturesque, it is part of the heritage and the small curiosities of old Bilbao.

What to see

You admire the Dog Fountain and its sculpted figures, in the street of the same name, in the heart of the Casco Viejo. This small curiosity is part of the charm of old Bilbao. It is a picturesque stop, to be discovered along the lanes, during a walk in the old town.

Practical information

The Dog Fountain lies in Calle del Perro, in the heart of the Casco Viejo of Bilbao, reachable on foot. It is an open-air element, freely visible at all times, with no ticket office, and on the level. The place is discovered during a walk in the old town.

Where does the name of the Dog Fountain come from?

From the sculpted figures from which the water springs, traditionally described as dogs, which gave their name to the fountain and to Calle del Perro.

Where is the Dog Fountain?

In Calle del Perro, in the heart of the Casco Viejo of Bilbao.