Queen Victoria's Bridge, Arch and road bridge across Manzanares River, Madrid, Spain.
Queen Victoria's Bridge connects Bombilla Park with the San Antonio de la Florida district across the Manzanares River in central Madrid. It rests on two parallel elliptical reinforced concrete arch supports with two lanes for vehicle traffic.
Engineer José Eugenio Ribera designed and built this concrete bridge, which King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia inaugurated on June 13, 1909. It marked a turning point in how Spain's infrastructure was built during that era.
Four decorative vases and eight cast-iron lampposts featuring bears from Madrid's coat of arms line the structure, created by Francisco Iglesias. These ornaments reflect the city's identity and connection to the river.
The bridge is easily reached from Príncipe Pío metro station, where you can access it on foot to cross over. Both drivers and pedestrians share the space, with room for vehicles and walkers to move comfortably.
This bridge was among the first structures in Spain to use advanced concrete construction techniques, marking the start of a new era in engineering. Its design later influenced many other infrastructure projects across the country.
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