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Portugalete: The Historic Maritime Town and the Vizcaya Bridge

Portugalete, Vizcaya, País Vasco, España4:440 listens
HistoryMaritimeArchitectureBasque countryUnescoMedieval

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Explore the rich history of Portugalete, a historic maritime town on the left bank of Bilbao's estuary. Discover the iconic Vizcaya Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and engineering marvel, along with the medieval quarter that was declared a Historic Complex in 1996. Learn about its maritime heritage and cultural significance in the Basque Country.

Portugalete: The Historic Maritime Town and the Vizcaya Bridge
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Portugalete, Vizcaya, País Vasco, España

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