Puente de Hierro, Iron bridge in Logroño, Spain.
Puente de Hierro is an iron bridge spanning about 330 meters across the Ebro River, divided into eleven sections supported by round pillars. It has two pedestrian walkways and one vehicle lane linking major parts of the city.
The structure was built after a military bridge collapsed, and it was designed by architect Fermín Manso de Zúñiga. Its opening in 1882 marked a turning point in how Logroño developed across the river.
The bridge takes its name from the Virgin of Hope, the patron saint of Logroño, and its opening coincided with her feast day. It has become woven into how locals see their city and its traditions.
The bridge is easy to walk across and provides a straightforward crossing for pedestrians and vehicles alike. It sits high enough above the water to remain safe and passable even during seasonal flooding.
The structure was a technical achievement of its era and required enormous quantities of iron during construction. Its height above the river was carefully calculated to handle extreme water events.
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