The original theatre, created by Joaquin Rucoba (also known as the Spanish Mozart), burned down in 1914 and a second one was built, resembling the Opera House in Paris. Today, it remains the major cultural venue of Bilbao. Beautifully located on the banks of the Nervión river, the theatre is host to world-class opera, classical music concerts, and ballet. Besides shows, you can also take a guided tour behind the scenes and see the opera costume collection and the stunning stalls.

The green heart of Rzeszow is a recreati on area located by the river Wisłok, where the inhabitants of Rzeszow are happy to spend ti me on warm days. By the river and near the lagoon there are paths for cyclists and rollers which are part of a network of 120 km long urban paths. Those who prefer to simply relax, can enjoy barbecues or play Mini Golf. There is also a large playground for children, where youngsters can put their energy to use. Every year there are bicycle and scooter rentals along Rzeszow boulevards and on weekends children can ride the cable car. Water sports enthusiasts can spend ti me on kayaks, water bikes or yachts. During the summer season, a sailing school operates on the Rzeszow Lagoon where yacht and motorboat courses are held. The extreme sports enthusiasts can try their hand at skatepark and dirtpark near the “Podpromie” hall, and in winter also in snowpark. For the brave ones - rope park. There are trails at three levels of diffi culty in the park and a path for children. There are cafes, pubs, bars and a dance club by Wisłok and the lagoon. Social life by the Rzeszow’s river in the spring/summer ti me goes on unti l late in the evening. The Educati onal Fruit Orchard was established in Lisia Góra Nature Reserve.

In may 1976, a great wave arrived in Orihuela, coming from many parts of the world this was the tribute to Miguel Hernández. An actual "cultural spring" bloomed in the plazas and streets of the city, particularly in Barrio San Isidro, reviving the life and the work of the poet. To that historic birthplace came painters, writers and musicians, set in the context of difficult times and uncertain transition, reclaiming the freedom that had been absent from their lives. It was an event that still remains recorded in collective memory, not only of the passionate Hernández devotees, but of everyone who defended democratic freedom. At that time of hope, doubt and anxiety, culture elevated the spirit of the people. More than thirty five years passed and to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the poet's death, on the 28th March, 2012, the Culture Department of Orihuela Ayuntamiento, in collaboration with many involved in the cultural life of Orihuela, undertook the task of restoring the murals in Barrio San Isidro; Once again covering the walls of the houses with murals with echoes of profound cultural and political significance. More than a hundred painters took part in this collaborative project, telling their stories on 43 walls, including some who were there in 1976 (Pepe Azorín, Nicasio Cañaveras and Joan Castejon), people from the Barrio San Isidro, primary and secondary teachers and their pupils, a group of disabled people; a true exercise in citizen participation. The project involved people working together with paintbrushes and rollers to essentially recreate the life and work of Miguel Hernández who died defending freedom and his belief in a just world. The result can be viewed on the streets of Camino Viejo de Oriolet, Chopo, Acacia, Tomillo, San Isidro Labrador, Sauce, Algarrobo and Almendro. Here you will find an open air gallery and museum, decorated with 53 murals of many colours and the green and ochre of the Sierra de Orihuela. You are invited to take this cultural and artistic journey through Barrio San Isidro, retracing the footsteps of the poet Miguel Hernández.