Heritage · Molina de Aragón
Puente Viejo of Molina de Aragón: the red stone Romanesque bridge
The Puente Viejo or Romanesque bridge of Molina de Aragón crosses the Gallo River, connecting the San Francisco suburb with the historic centre. Built in the 12th-13th centuries during repopulation, it is made entirely of red sandstone, featuring three segmental arches over piers with cutwaters.
Rivers and basins
The thread of water from Puente Viejo of Molina de Aragón: the red stone Romanesque bridge
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Lands and landscapes
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These readings connect Puente Viejo of Molina de Aragón: the red stone Romanesque bridge with the history, work, and villages around it.
This place across time
Which eras you can read here
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- Municipality
- Molina de Aragón
- Province
- Guadalajara
- Altitude
- 1,059 m
- 12th-13th centuries
- Red sandstone
- Three arches
- Gallo River
The repopulation bridge
In Molina de Aragón, the Puente Viejo crosses the Gallo River, linking the San Francisco suburb—where the old convent now housing the museum stands—with the historic town. It was built between the 12th and 13th centuries, when the town was being resettled.
Red stone
It is built entirely of local red sandstone, giving it an unmistakable warm tone. It features three segmental arches, the central one wider, a typical medieval design for rivers subject to sudden spates. The piers have sturdy cutwaters with flood openings.
Walking route
From the bridge, a riverside promenade leads into the historic Jewish and Moorish quarters. See the historic centre of Molina.
Location
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Reference villages: Molina de Aragón · Castilnuevo · Rillo de Gallo · Corduente.
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