Bridge · Ronda, Spain
Puente Nuevo, Ronda
The Puente Nuevo, completed in 1793, is the newest and largest of three bridges that span the 120-metre-deep (390 ft) chasm, the El Tajo Gorge, that carries the.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Ronda, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Bridge |
| Architect | Martín de Aldehuela |
| Height | Height: 98 m |
| Coordinates | 36.7407° N, 5.1659° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Puente Nuevo, Ronda is known for
The Puente Nuevo, completed in 1793, is the newest and largest of three bridges that span the 120-metre-deep (390 ft) chasm, the El Tajo Gorge, that carries the.
About Puente Nuevo, Ronda
The Puente Nuevo, completed in 1793, is the newest and largest of three bridges that span the 120-metre-deep (390 ft) chasm, the El Tajo Gorge, that carries the Guadalevín River and divides the city of Ronda, in southern Spain. The architect was José Martin de Aldehuela and the chief builder was Juan Antonio Díaz Machuca. The construction of the newest bridge (the one standing as of 2024) was started in 1759 and took 34 years.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Ronda |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Gibraltar Airport (GIB) |
| Distance from the airport | 41.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) · Málaga, Spain · 37.1 miles away
- Gibraltar Airport (GIB) · Gibraltar, Gibraltar · 42.0 miles away
- Seville Airport (SVQ) · Seville, Spain · 61.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Puente Nuevo, Ronda?
The Puente Nuevo, completed in 1793, is the newest and largest of three bridges that span the 120-metre-deep (390 ft) chasm, the El Tajo Gorge, that carries the.
Where is Puente Nuevo, Ronda located?
Puente Nuevo, Ronda is in Ronda, Spain. Its coordinates are 36.7407° N, 5.1659° W.
How do I get to Puente Nuevo, Ronda?
The nearest town is Ronda, and the nearest airport is Gibraltar Airport (GIB), about 41.8 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puente_Nuevo — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2004707 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.