The Maria Kristina Zubia, also known as the Puente de María Cristina, is a striking neo-baroque bridge over the Urumea River in San Sebastián, Spain. Inaugurated on 20 January 1905 during the city’s patron saint festivities, the bridge is named in honor of Queen Maria Christina of Austria, who served as regent of Spain from 1885 to 1902. Its design features four monumental obelisks, each 18 meters tall and adorned with sculptural groups, drawing inspiration from Paris’s Pont Alexandre III. An interesting fact about the bridge is that its construction was financed by the local savings bank, Caja de Ahorros, through an interest-free loan with a 100-year term—a testament to the city’s commitment to architectural grandeur. Our friend Monika took a penguin stone on an adventure to San Sebastian and placed the stone near the bridge. Look for a view of the bridge and then find a tree where the stone is chillin’ now.
Last known location – 43.3162004, -1.9778150
