Puente del Genil, Stone bridge in Granada, Spain
The Puente del Genil spans across the Genil River with five semicircular arches supported by sturdy pillars reinforced with cutwater structures.
Built during the 11th century under Zirid rule, the bridge became a protected cultural heritage site through an official designation in September 2007.
The bridge features decorative stone parapets adorned with lion sculptures holding shields at each end, reflecting regional architectural traditions.
The structure connects multiple areas of the Paseos y espacios ajardinados del Genil, providing pedestrian access to various gardens and public spaces.
The bridge construction uses stone slabs from La Malahá quarry, with sections of the original material still visible beneath concrete renovations.
Location: Granada
Part of: Paseos y espacios ajardinados del Genil
GPS coordinates: 37.16830,-3.59614
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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Iglesia Virgen de las Angustias
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Hermandad del Cristo de San Agustín
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Dique con tajamares en el cauce del río Genil
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Puente o Pasarela de las Brujas
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Biblioteca Pública Municipal del Salón
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Cine Madrigal
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Paseos y espacios ajardinados del Genil
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Fuente de los Leones del Paseo del Salón
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Portada de Las Titas
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Paseo del Salón
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Plaza de Bibataubín
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Milestone 433, road N323
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Fountain of the pomegranates
109 m
Bandstand at Paseo del Salón
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Iglesia de San José de Calasanz
116 m
Convento del Angel Custodio
366 m
Tramo del Río Genil entre el Puente Verde y el Puente del Genil
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Plaza del Humilladero
106 m
Carrera del Genil
259 m
Conjunto de Farolas exentas de los Jardines del Genil
395 m
Conjunto de Farolas del Paseo del Salón
140 m
Conjunto de Farolas de la Carrera de la Virgen
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Conjunto de Bancos de piedra del Paseo del Salón
206 m
Conjunto de Bancos de la Carrera de la Virgen
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Monumento a Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente
73 m
Conjunto de Farolas sobre pilares de la ribera del Genil
214 m
Jardines del Genil
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