Puente Viejo
Spain
We will arrive at the Old Bridge through the Cuenca Gardens from where we can see the best perspective of the New Bridge and the Casa del Rey Moro. We will tell you the story of the Secret Mine
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to one of the most structurally significant points in the historic city of Ronda. You are standing near the Puente Viejo, or the Old Bridge, a structure that for centuries served as the primary terrestrial link across the…
Listen in the app2The Arch of Philip V — The Gateway to the Old City
As you approach the Puente Viejo from the northern side, your path is heralded by the Arco de Felipe Quinto, or the Arch of Philip V. This stone gateway was erected in 1742 following the collapse of an earlier entrance during a…
Listen in the app3The Single Arch — Engineering the Gorge
Now, we step onto the bridge itself. The Puente Viejo is characterized by its single, elegant semicircular arch that spans the narrowest part of the gorge at this elevation. …
Listen in the app4The View toward San Miguel — A Multi-Layered Perspective
From the southern side of the Puente Viejo, look further down the gorge toward the East. You will see another bridge, often called the Puente de San Miguel or the Roman Bridge, although its current form is largely from the…
Listen in the app5The Mirador de Cuenca — The Vertical Spectacle
Let us move slightly away from the bridge to the Mirador de Cuenca, a series of terraced gardens and viewpoints that offer a definitive lateral view of both the Puente Viejo and the Puente Nuevo. This location is essential for…
Listen in the app6The House of the Moorish King — A Hidden Connection
Just a short distance from the southern end of the Puente Viejo lies the Casa del Rey Moro, or the House of the Moorish King. Despite its name, the current house dates from the 18th century, but it sits atop a much older secret:…
Listen in the app7The Path to the River — Descending the Tajo
To truly appreciate the Puente Viejo, one must leave the elevated walkway and follow the paths that lead down toward the riverbank. This descent provides a completely different perspective, moving from the panoramic to the…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Puente Viejo and the surrounding gorge of El Tajo brings us to a moment of synthesis. We have moved from the historical gates of the Bourbon era to the ancient river-level mine, seeing the bridge not just…
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What is Puente Viejo?
Puente Viejo is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.7400, -5.1630 |
| Last updated |
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