Vizcaya Bridge

States
Spain
Category
Cultural
Year
2006
Location
Basque Country, Province of Bizjaia,
Region
Europe & North America
Coordinates
43.323175, -3.0168333333
Last Visited
2018
UNESCO ID
1217
WH Site
1217
Vizcaya Bridge

The Vizcaya Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, is an iconic transporter bridge completed in 1893, designed by architect Alberto de Palacio. It stands as a remarkable feat of industrial engineering, blending iron construction with innovative technology to ferry passengers and vehicles across the river via a suspended gondola. Recognized for its historical and architectural significance, it symbolizes the ingenuity of the late 19th century and remains operational today.

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