Maria Cristina zubia — Attraction in San Sebastián

María Cristina de Habsburgo-Lorena (1858–1929) was the Queen Regent of Spain from 1885 to 1902. She was the wife of King Alfonso XII and the mother of King Alfonso XIII. Her Role in Spain • Originally from Austria, she married King Alfonso XII in 1879. • When Alfonso XII died in 1885, María Cristina was pregnant with their son, Alfonso XIII. Since he was born after his father’s death, she ruled as Regent of Spain until he came of age in 1902. • During her regency, she maintained stability and modernized the country despite political challenges, including the Spanish-American War (1898), which led to the loss of Spain’s last colonies (Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines). • She was known for her conservative governance, maintaining strong ties with the Catholic Church and the military. Connection to San Sebastián • María Cristina had a summer palace in San Sebastián, the Miramar Palace, and helped establish the city as a luxurious royal retreat. • The María Cristina Bridge (built in 1905) and the María Cristina Hotel were named in her honor, reflecting her influence on the city.

The Maria Cristina Bridge in San Sebastián, Spain, is one of the city's most iconic bridges, known for its elegance and historical significance. History & Construction • The bridge was inaugurated on January 20, 1905. • It was built to replace a wooden bridge that had been used for accessing the Northern Railway Station. • The design was inspired by the Pont Alexandre III in Paris, reflecting the influence of French Belle Époque architecture on San Sebastián. • The engineers José Eugenio Ribera and Joaquín Otamendi designed the bridge. Design & Features • The bridge has four tall obelisks, each topped with sculptures, resembling those on Pont Alexandre III. • The bridge spans the Urumea River, connecting the city center with the railway station and the Egia neighborhood. • The decorations and sculptures give it a grand, royal aesthetic, in line with San Sebastián’s historical reputation as a luxury destination. Cultural Significance • Since its construction, it has been a symbol of elegance and progress in San Sebastián. • It plays a key role in local festivals and processions, including the Tamborrada (Drum Festival)...

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玛丽亚·克里斯蒂娜大桥建于 1904 年，历时九个月建成，是横跨乌鲁梅亚河的最优雅的桥梁。这座不拘一格的建筑连接着多诺斯蒂亚市中心以及北站和巴士站。这是工程师 José Eugenio Ribera 和建筑师 Julio María Zapata 的项目。它有三个海湾，是仿照巴黎亚历山大三世桥建造的。它们显示了方尖碑的入口。方尖碑黄色 Kobaco 海色 Ascota Kohiru Amalik 装饰杜特尔特。这些方尖碑旁边还有成群的雕塑。 玛丽亚克里斯蒂娜桥（巴斯克语：Maria Kristina zubia，西班牙语：Puente de María Cristina）是一座横跨乌鲁梅亚河的桥梁，穿过巴斯克城市圣塞巴斯蒂安（西班牙）。 1893 年，修建了一条临时木制走道，可从市中心直接通往北站、斗牛场或赛车场。 19日，新桥通车前，旧木桥上的悬挂装置正在行驶，以供后续拆除。 最后一座桥梁于 1905 年 1 月 20 日圣塞巴斯蒂安节落成。 欢迎来到西班牙皇室，1905 年 1 月 20 日。 邀请函中写道：“我荣幸地邀请 V...参加将于今天 20 日下午 3 点举行的玛丽亚·克里斯蒂娜桥的庄严落成典礼，以下仪式将在 1905 年圣塞巴斯蒂安议会大厦举行。 市政府的 Caja de Ahorros 为这座桥的建设提供了一百年无息贷款。里贝拉和萨帕塔是该项目的作者，马塞洛·萨拉索拉和何塞·德戈伊科亚分别是工程师和市政建筑师。 桥上有四个巨大的方尖碑，位于桥的两端，是巴黎亚历山大三世桥的复制品，高 18 米，顶部有雕塑群。它采用钢筋混凝土建造，这在当时是一件新鲜事，有三个长24米、宽20米、长88米的拱门。 开幕式引起了盛大的庆祝活动。晚上3点，La Unión乐队的表演拉开了帷幕。之后演奏了两个步兵连的乐队。然后与公司、媒体等一起进入市议会的乐队，他们来自佩斯卡德里亚街，在整个游览过程中都有装饰的阳台。如果天气不好，预计会专程乘坐电车出行。 附近的街道上聚集了大批观众。钟声的敲响宣告了宗教权威的到来。 随后，奥尔芬·多诺斯蒂亚拉 (Orfeón Donostiarra) 和圣塞巴斯蒂安市音乐学院由 110 名儿童组成的合唱团演唱了大师桑特斯特班 (Santesteban) 为这次活动创作的赞美诗。 下午六点半。几乎整个街区都聚集在北站附近观看烟花表演和预定的火地公牛表演。圣塞巴斯蒂安三年没有庆祝活动，以抗议市议会禁止索卡穆图拉节，因为认为这一庆祝活动“更多的是小城镇而不是大城市”，因此在 1902 年 1 月 14...

The María Cristina bridge. In 1893, a provisional wooden bridge was built to provide direct access from the city centre to the Estación del Norte train station, the bullring and the velodrome. The final bridge was opened on 20th January 1905 for San Sebastián Day. The bridge is known for its four impressive obelisks, one in either corner, measuring 18 metres in height and crowned by groups...