Pont dels Serrans, Renaissance stone bridge in Valencia, Spain
Pont dels Serrans is a Renaissance stone bridge spanning the Turia river with nine segmental arches and substantial masonry supports. The structure connects different neighborhoods and features reinforced foundations designed to resist the river's flow during flooding events.
Construction began in 1518 after floods destroyed the previous bridge, with stonemason Juan Bautista Corbera overseeing the work. The new design incorporated reinforced engineering to better protect against future water damage.
The bridge takes its name from the Serranos Towers and once displayed sculptures honoring local saints and religious figures important to Valencia's spiritual life. These statues reflected the community's values and the figures they chose to commemorate in their public space.
The bridge is accessible on foot and connects the old city directly with residential areas east of the river. Visitors should know it remains fully exposed to the elements with little shelter during hot weather or rain.
The bridge was fitted with special water-breaking structures called cutwaters attached to its piers to redirect the river's force during flooding. These engineering details show how 16th-century builders had to adapt their designs to manage the Turia's dangerous flood patterns.
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