San Pablo Bridge — Attraction in Cuenca

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This is not a beautiful bridge.

However, it is a very useful bridge, since it links the Parador to the Old Town of Cuenca, and also provides an excellent viewing platform to see the Parador itself, sited in an old monastery, the statue on the top of the Socorro mount, the gorge formed by the river Huecar, the old town in general and more specifically the Casas Colgadas, the hanging houses for which the town is famous.

In fact halfway across the bridge is probably the favourite spot for photos and selfies of pairs, groups and individuals who wish to prove that they came to Cuenca and saw the hanging houses!

Built in 1902-3, the bridge is of steelwork and wood. I found it slightly eery, as the wooden planks can bounce a little, especially if a crowd of rowdy teenagers stampede across. :-)

But if can keep your nerve (well, it's fine without the stampeding teens!), it's an excellent...

It is a beam bridge located over the Huécar River, connecting the San Pablo Monastery and the old town of Cuenca. After the original bridge, built between 1533 and 1589, collapsed, the current structure was constructed in 1902 and opened in 1903. The bridge spans two sections, with a total length of 100 meters and a maximum height of 60 meters. From the bridge, you can enjoy views of the Huécar River and the canyon, as well as a perspective of the Casas Colgadas perched...

One for the nerves! The 60m wood and iron bridge was built in 1902 on the remains of the original 16th century which had collapsed. Crossing the bridge can be an issue for those who suffer from a fear of heights, the structure being some 40m above the Huecar gorge. It's as solid as it looks - for much of the crossing. However it seems prone to the odd shake now and then which raises the heart rate! But crossing it is really worth it as the views of old Cuenca are...