Vizcaya Bridge

TransporterSpain
CountrySpain
Year Built1893
Total Length164 m
TypeTransporter

About Vizcaya Bridge

The oldest transporter bridge in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed by Alberto Palacio, a student of Eiffel. The gondola hangs from a horizontal deck 45 m above the water. Still carries vehicles and passengers.

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