Today, 18 May 2019, an unpleasant day, the Basque Association of Industrial Heritage and Public Works has held an act of remembrance of architect Alberto de Palacio y Elissague (Sara, 25 January 1856 – Getxo, 18 May 1939) on the 80th anniversary of his death. The Basque architect conceived, planned and built, together with Ferdinand Arnodin, the first transporter bridge in the world: the Vizcaya Bridge. The bridge is located between the towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas (Getxo); it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and an icon of Basque industrial heritage. After visiting the architect’s bust in Getxo, AVPIOP members have placed a bouquet of flowers on his tomb at the cemetery of Portugalete.

Floral offering on behalf of AVPIOP on Alberto de Palacio’s grave at the cemetery of Portugalete, on the 80th anniversary of his death / photo AVPIOP, 18 May 2018.

OFloral offering on behalf of AVPIOP on Alberto de Palacio’s grave at the cemetery of Portugalete, on the 80th anniversary of his death / photo AVPIOP, 18 May 2018.

Floral offering on behalf of AVPIOP on Alberto de Palacio’s grave at the cemetery of Portugalete, on the 80th anniversary of his death / photo AVPIOP, 18 May 2018