Puente Nuevo, Ronda
- Address: C Arminan
- Vicinity: Guadalevin Gorge
Puente Nuevo is a soaring arch bridge that spans the Guadalevin gorge in Ronda, Andalusia, Spain. The 18th century structure is open to vehicles. - AsNotedIn
Puente Nuevo is a soaring arch bridge that spans the Guadalevin gorge in Ronda, Andalusia, Spain. The 18th century structure is open to vehicles. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1735/00/00 | Work begins on the first bridge to span the gorge at this height. Designed by architects Jose Garcia and Juan Camacho, the poorly built bridge will collapse in 1741, killing 50 people. | |||||
| 1759/00/00 | Jose Martin de Aldehuela | Architect | Construction of a new bridge, the current one, is begun. The most prominent designer is Jose Martin de Aldehuela. The chief builder is Juan Antonio Diaz Machuca. | |||
| 1763/05/00 | Completed with a room above the central arch, Puente Nuevo is inaugurated. It was paid for in 15,000 reales collected through taxes. |
| Particulars for Puente Nuevo, Ronda: | |
|---|---|
| Bridge Type | Arch Bridge |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Structure type | Bridge |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Construction Attribute | Masonry |
| Historic Use | Road-related |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
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