Puente del Cadí, Medieval bridge ruins in Granada, Spain.
Puente del Cadí is a medieval bridge ruin in Granada featuring a distinctive hexagonal tower structure on the Darro River's bank. The remaining tower preserves traces of a horseshoe arch design and holds internal spiral staircase construction within its stone walls.
The stone bridge was built in 1055 by architect Ali Ben Mohamed Ben Tauba and served as a strategic connection across the Darro River. Its construction reflects the importance of river crossings in the medieval development of Granada.
The bridge displays alternating carved and projecting stonework in its vault, reflecting local medieval building methods. These architectural choices show how craftspeople shaped their work based on techniques handed down through generations in Granada.
Visitors can view the structure from various points around the river area that are easily reached on foot. The ruin sits along the Darro's edge and is best seen during daylight hours when details of the stonework are most visible.
The structure worked not just as a bridge but also as a water gate that controlled river flow through metal grille systems. This dual function made it a sophisticated piece of infrastructure that managed both traffic and water flow at once.
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