Bridge of Segovia

Built from granite and stone, the Puente de Segovia stretches 150 meters across the Manzanares River with nine symmetrical arched sections and robust pillars.

Commissioned by King Philip II in 1574, architect Juan de Herrera designed this bridge to establish a significant access point into the expanding city of Madrid.

The contrast between the grand bridge and the modest Manzanares River beneath became a recurring subject in Spanish Golden Age literature and poetry.

Located at the intersection of Calle Segovia and Madrid Rio Park, the bridge accommodates both vehicles and pedestrians crossing between central Madrid and Casa de Campo.

During the Spanish Civil War in 1936, the bridge suffered extensive damage from explosions and underwent reconstruction with modifications to its original design.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1574

Architects: Juan de Herrera

Creator: Juan de Herrera, Gaspar de Vega

Made from material: granite

Address: Puente de Segovia

GPS coordinates: 40.41417,-3.72289

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45