One morning that promised to be like any other in one of Bilbao’s most emblematic places has been marked by uncertainty and police intervention. The Guggenheim Museum, jewel of contemporary art and one of the main tourist attractions of the city, has been evicted This Saturday by the Ertzaintza after Locate a suspicious object Inside.
As reported by the Basque Department of Security to Europa Press, the notice occurred shortly before ten in the morningat which time the museum still had not opened its doors to the public. It was the center’s own personnel who detected the presence of a suspicious object and decided to alert the authorities.
Before the warning, emergency services quickly moved to the place. Ertzaintza activated the corresponding security protocol, evicted all workers of the museum and established a security perimeter around the building to guarantee the safety of passersby. The area and the immediate vicinity of the museum were cordoned off by the agents while the specialized teams analyzed the object in question.
At the time of the event, dozens of tourists were already in the surroundings Waiting for the museum’s opening to enjoy its collection. Many of them were surprised by the police deployment and, after being informed by the agents, were away from the area by caution.
A false alarm
Although initially It had not been confirmed whether it is a false alarm or a fact of greater serious And neither did any external notice or direct threat against the Pinacoteca. As reported by Europa Press, at 12.30 the Pinacoteca has reopened its doors to the public.
The event has generated great expectation in the city in a day that was marked by an important influx of visitors. However, once proven that it was a false alarm, it has been lifted the security perimeter and the tourists They have been able to Start your visit normally.
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