Puente Viejo - Ronda, Spain
N 36° 44.387 W 005° 09.797
30S E 306852 N 4068188
Built in the 16th century, possibly on remnants of an earlier bridge, this was the only way to cross between Mercadillo and La Ciudad until the completion of the Puente Nuevo centuries later.
Waymark Code: WMN41N
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 12/22/2014
Views: 12
The gate above the bridge, the Arco de Felipe V, from the same era, would have been the only entrance to La Ciudad from this end of town, making it a key defense. The balcony niches on the bridge itself were introduced as part of an 18th century renovation.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
canyon
Date constructed: 16th century
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Calle Real
Location:
Ronda
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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