Saint Paul bridge
Type: Bridge
Location: municipality Cuenca »
The 1st St. Paul bridge in Cuenca was built from 1533 to 1589 over the river Huecar`s Gorge. It is connecting the old town with St Paul convent.
The original bridge collapsed, and the current one was built in 1902, made of wood and steel according to the style dominating at the beginning of the 20th century. It is up to 60 metres high, and supported upon the remains of the old bridge.
The original bridge collapsed, and the current one was built in 1902, made of wood and steel according to the style dominating at the beginning of the 20th century. It is up to 60 metres high, and supported upon the remains of the old bridge.