
12/02/2025
🌉Puente de Hierro🌉
The history of this bridge dates back to about the 18th century and was a very important element, as Guardamar only had access from the south due to the river.
In 1789, the first bridge was built, in the Baroque style and raised in stone, which is essential as it begins an extension of agricultural productive systems in the area.
In the mid-19th century the bridge lost several sections of its bridge to a flood, which were replaced by wood and reed. However, wood deteriorates when in contact with water.
At the beginning of the 20th century motor vehicles appear in Spain and because of the weight, the bridge poses a danger to its passers-by. As a consequence, there is a lot of pressure from the press for the Guardamar authorities to act.
On January 31, 1923, King Alfonso XIII visits the people and detect the danger that the bridge poses to everyone. Therefore, shortly after the Civil Governor was informed that the bridge is reconstructed.
In 1929, a new bridge was finally built with a metal structure joined with rivets (the same technique used in the Eiffel Tower)
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