Alberto Palacio facts for kids
Alberto de Palacio y Elissague (born 1856, died 1939) was a talented Spanish engineer and architect. He was born in a place called Sare in the Basque Country and grew up in Gordexola.
Alberto studied architecture in Barcelona. He then continued his learning in Paris, where he studied many different subjects like mathematics, engineering, astronomy, and even medicine! He was also a student and follower of the famous engineer Gustave Eiffel, who designed the Eiffel Tower.
Alberto's Amazing Projects
Between 1890 and 1893, Alberto de Palacio worked on his most important project. He teamed up with his brother, Silvestre de Palacio, who was also an engineer. They built the world's first transporter bridge. This amazing bridge, also known as the "Puente Colgante", crosses the Nervion river. It connects the towns of Portugalete and Getxo in Biscay, Spain. This project made Alberto famous around the world!
Alberto's work always focused on making things useful and new. He loved to use materials like iron and glass in his designs. He spent a lot of time working in Madrid, where he helped create several important buildings:
- He helped build the Palace of Velázquez in the Retiro Park. He worked with architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco and artist Daniel Zuloaga between 1881 and 1883.
- He also helped build the Crystal Palace in the same park. This beautiful building was inspired by the famous Crystal Palace in London. He worked again with Ricardo Velázquez Bosco and Daniel Zuloaga in 1887.
- He designed and built the new Madrid Atocha railway station. He worked with engineer Saint-James on this big project from 1889 to 1892.
- He built the Osram factory between 1914 and 1916.
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The Crystal Palace at Retiro Park.
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The Palace of Velázquez at Retiro Park.
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Inside Atocha Station.
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See also
In Spanish: Alberto de Palacio y Elissague para niños
