History of the Puente Nuevo

Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge in Ronda

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In 1542, a few short years after the reconquest, and at a time when the market districts of Ronda were forming, the citizens of Ronda requested a new bridge that would directly connect La Ciudad with the highest point across the gorge, an area that was long and flat, and ideal for the expansion of Ronda which was already becoming crowded.

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Puente Nuevo Phone Backgrounds

Puente Nuevo and El Tajo Gorge in Ronda

Here’s a special treat for readers of Ronda Today, our favourite photo of the Puente Nuevo, Ronda’s iconic bridge, resized to fit the screen of a Nokia or Apple smartphone.

There are two versions of the photo, a Nokia version which is 640-360 pixels, perfect for users of the Nokia 5800 phone, and an iPhone photo sized at 480-320 pixels.

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Embarrassment for Town Council Regarding Illegal Works in the Tajo

Illegal building in Ronda, Spain

The Ayuntamiento of Ronda has unwittingly started construction on a youth hostel and 3 star hotel in old mill buildings close to the Guadelevin river below the Puente Nuevo in buildings not owned by the council, leaving red faces as the rightful owners agree not to seek legal remedies.

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