Bridge of Henares

The Bridge of Henares extends 117 meters across the Henares River with five arches and four supporting pillars constructed from stone blocks.

Built during the Caliphate period around 950 under Abd al-Rahman III, the bridge facilitated the connection between the Islamic city of Guadalajara and Zaragoza.

The structure displays both Islamic and Christian architectural elements, including horseshoe arches and mason marks featuring five-pointed stars from the 13th century.

The bridge maintains its original function as a crossing point over the Henares River, connecting different sections of Guadalajara for pedestrians and vehicles.

One central pillar contains a distinctive water outlet with a horseshoe arch, characteristic of Arabic bridge engineering from the 10th century.

Location: Spain

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 40.64453,-3.17393

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:59