Pont de Pedra, Neoclassical bridge in Girona, Spain.
The Pont de Pedra is a stone arch bridge crossing the Onyar River with three arches supported by two sturdy pillars. The entire structure is built from local Girona stone and measures about 160 meters in length.
The Pont de Pedra was built in 1856 under Queen Isabella II and replaced the medieval Sant Francesc bridge. Its construction marked a turning point in Girona's development as a modern city with improved infrastructure.
The bridge connects the old quarter with the Mercadal neighborhood and serves as a daily crossing for locals moving between the two districts. Walking across it, you experience how the structure links two distinct parts of the city.
The crossing is free and easy to walk on foot, with level pavement along the entire bridge length. It is well lit and easy to find, as it crosses the river directly below the old quarter.
The bridge served as a test case for neoclassical engineering techniques in Spain and demonstrated innovative methods in stone bridge construction. Its success inspired similar projects in other cities across the region.
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