Puente de Piedra, Stone bridge in Zaragoza, Spain
Puente de Piedra is a stone bridge with seven arches that crosses the Ebro River in Zaragoza, Spain. It connects the northern and southern parts of the city and carries both pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Construction began in 1401 under Gil de Menestral and took several decades to complete. A major flood in 1643 caused two central spans to collapse, and the bridge was rebuilt with a different design.
The four lion sculptures were added in 1991 by Francisco Rallo Lahoz and represent strength and protection in the eyes of locals. These statues have become a defining feature that people recognize when crossing the river.
The bridge is open at all times and is one of the main crossings over the Ebro in the city center. Since vehicles also use it, pedestrians should stay alert when walking across.
Four lion sculptures placed by artist Francisco Rallo Lahoz in 1991 now stand at the ends of the bridge. They are only a few decades old, yet they look as if they have always been part of the structure.
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