San Pablo Bridge

San Pablo is a steel structure crossing the Huécar River gorge on ancient stone pillars. The construction lets pedestrians link both sides of the chasm while overlooking the rocks and houses hanging below.

An earlier bridge from the 16th century eventually deteriorated beyond repair. An engineer designed a new steel structure in the early 1900s that reshaped how the city connects across the gorge.

The bridge links different parts of the historic city and gives visitors a place to view Cuenca from angles rarely seen elsewhere. From here, you can watch how the layered houses cling to the cliff and experience crossing the deep gorge.

The bridge is open to foot traffic and provides a safe crossing with railings on both sides. Early morning or late afternoon visits work best, when light hits the rocks and city in striking ways.

The steel structure rests on stone pillars from the original medieval building. This blend of old stone foundations with modern steel engineering shows how the city wove past into new forms.

Location: Cuenca

Official opening: April 19, 1903

GPS coordinates: 40.07828,-2.12739

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44