Pont de la Mar, Renaissance stone bridge in Valencia, Spain
Puente del Mar is a Renaissance stone bridge in Valencia that spans across the former Turia riverbed. The structure is supported by ten lowered ogival arches and connects Plaza America to Paseo de la Alameda.
The bridge was built between 1592 and 1596 by Francisco Figuerola and replaced a wooden structure destroyed during the 1589 Turia River flood. This reconstruction marked an important moment in Valencia's urban infrastructure development.
Two ornate pavilions on the bridge house religious sculptures: the Virgin of the Forsaken and Saint Paschal Bailon, created by different artists over centuries. These works reflect the religious tradition that remains visible in this area today.
The bridge today serves as a pedestrian crossing between two important urban areas and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should know that daytime exploration allows for better appreciation of the architectural and sculptural details.
The bridge's name comes from its role as the main route connecting Valencia's old city center with its maritime port. This significance shaped the structure's identity over centuries and remains in its name.
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