Bizkaia Bridge (Bilbao)
The Bizkaia Bridge was built in 1893 and is an architectural marvel that rises majestically over the Bilbao estuary. It offers a perfect blend of historic beauty and functionality, making it an iconic landmark and one of the region's most beloved treasures.
It was designed by the engineer Alberto de Palacio, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, and has become an emblematic symbol of Bilbao. It stands out for its ingenious transportation solution: a gondola suspended by cables that allows people and vehicles to pass from one side to the other.
The structure of the Hanging Bridge, as many know it, is made of wrought iron and has two twin towers, which create an imposing image that rises above the waters of the estuary. The Bizkaia Bridge is a masterpiece of engineering and elegance.
Climbing the gondola on the bridge is a unique experience – feeling how it rises above the water, enjoying panoramic views of the city and watching its mechanisms unfold to cross from one side to the other.
This work has withstood the passage of time and has witnessed the transformation of Bilbao. It is a living testament to the city's industrial history and urban renaissance. Over the years, it has become a symbol of Bilbao's identity and pride, and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2006.
It was designed by the engineer Alberto de Palacio, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, and has become an emblematic symbol of Bilbao. It stands out for its ingenious transportation solution: a gondola suspended by cables that allows people and vehicles to pass from one side to the other.
The structure of the Hanging Bridge, as many know it, is made of wrought iron and has two twin towers, which create an imposing image that rises above the waters of the estuary. The Bizkaia Bridge is a masterpiece of engineering and elegance.
Climbing the gondola on the bridge is a unique experience – feeling how it rises above the water, enjoying panoramic views of the city and watching its mechanisms unfold to cross from one side to the other.
This work has withstood the passage of time and has witnessed the transformation of Bilbao. It is a living testament to the city's industrial history and urban renaissance. Over the years, it has become a symbol of Bilbao's identity and pride, and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2006.
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