Puente del Ferrocarril de Santa Fé de Mondújar

How to get there

Heritage cataloging: Centro Histórico
Locality: Santa Fe de Mondújar (Almería)
Path and stage:
  • Camino Mozárabe desde Almería / Rioja-Alboloduy
Address: Plaza Maestro Manoloperez 15
Coordinates: 36.97324, -2.52968
Distance to the nearest axis of the path: 1.3 km

It was built in 1893, as part of the Linares-Almería line, and next to the station to connect Almería with the rest of Spain. It was designed in the studies of the engineer Eiffel, although some sources cite that it was the direct work of Eiffel rather than his pupils. The latest advances in the use of wrought iron were used, together with classic constructions such as stone masonry, reflected in its ten pilasters. It has a maximum height between piles that varies between 31 and 60 metres and a length of 420 metres. The bridge's curved end is outstanding. Around 1973 the historic infrastructure was replaced by the new bridge, due to the wear and tear it suffered from the heavy weight of the trains loaded with iron from the Alquife mines bound for Almería. Since January 2004 it has been registered and protected as part of the Andalusian Historical Heritage.

Closing days

Closed: Does not close

Services

Pets allowed: YES

Visits

Free: YES

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