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Puente Nuevo

Ronda, Italy

Puente Nuevo

This large and incredible bridge over the Tajo gorge, finished in 1793, is Ronda's principal attraction. The bridge is 70m long and 98m high, equivalent to a 30-floor building, and connects the quarter of ''La Ciudad'' with the ''Mercadillo''. It was built following the collapse of an earlier bridge

from 1735; this bridge had a single arch of 35m but collapsed six years after construction, killing 50 people. There are beautiful views from here of the Sierra de Grazalema to the west. A small museum is inside.

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