The city of Ronda in southern Spain is divided in two by the El Tajo Gorge. And while the gorge historically provided a natural defense to marauders, it also created a challenge to bridge builders. Today, three bridges connect Ronda, including Puente Nuevo, the newest and largest of the three.
Puente Nuevo means a new bridge. But it’s all relative. Puente Nuevo was built in the late 1700s and took decades to build. By contrast, the Puente Viejo, or old bridge, dates back to 1616 and is now open only to pedestrian traffic. The new bridge features a chamber above its central arch. During the civil war, this chamber was used as a prison. Prisoners were purportedly thrown from the window of the chamber to the gorge below. A less macabre use, the chamber also once served as a bar. Today, it houses a museum and visitor’s center.
This bridge connects Old Town to New Town
By Drive:
It takes 1 minute and costs 0.096 to 0.16 Euros
By Walk:
It takes 7 minutes
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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