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Bizkaia, North Spain
El Puente Colgante de Bizkaia
The greatest Biscay transporter Bridge links the towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas (part of Getxo) in Bizkaia (Basque Country, Spain) crossing the mouth of the Nervión River.
It is the world's oldest transporter bridge and was built in 1893, designed by Alberto Palacio, one of Gustave Eiffel's disciples. On July 13th of 2006 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 2006-11-13.
by wuploteg
( Guillermo Lobera)
September 19, 2007 02:01
in Bizkaia, North Spain
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