Danger Bridge

Old Bridge or Bridge of Dangers

A symbol to unite the two Murcias on the Segura

The Puente de los Peligros is a symbol of the city. Built in the 18th century, it is the oldest bridge in the city and connects the peripheral Barrio del Carmen with the historic center.

This bridge, built in stone, is the oldest preserved in Murcia.

The Puente de los Peligros or Old Bridge is a stone arch bridge over the Segura River dating from the 18th century. The Old Bridge owes its name to the fact that it is the oldest bridge in Murcia, one of the first civil engineering works. Construction began in 1718 and was completed in 1742. The name of the Peligros was given to it because at the end that connects with the Carmen neighbourhood a small temple was built dedicated to the Virgen de los Peligros, an icon for the people of Murcia to whom they owe absolute devotion. The chroniclers of the city relate that anyone who had to cross the river invoked her miraculous protection, for fear of the terrible floods that the Segura caused as it passed through Murcia. Today, the custom of many Murcians of crossing themselves every time they cross it, looking at the Virgin, is still maintained.Next

The Left Bank: Cross the river while enjoying wonderful views of the city

The daily life of the city's residents runs along the Puente de Los Peligros, and it is also the place where some of the most important events take place, such as the Procession of "Los Coloraos" every Holy Wednesday. From there you can see, on the left side of the bridge, the "Monument to the Burial of the Sardine" that appears in the river next to the bridge, and the " Molinos del Río ", old flour mills from the 19th century that are currently used as a museum and exhibition hall. From this privileged railing you can also see an iconic postcard, with the whole of the Segura River, the Glorieta and the tower of the Cathedral of Murcia.

The right margin: the Manterola Footbridge

If you look along the right side of the bridge you can see "La Pasarela Manterola", a pedestrian bridge designed by Javier Manterola, which connects the Malecón area and the Carmen neighbourhood with the Verónicas Market and the Almudí Palace . Its design resembles a boat crossing the river, with a 30-metre-high mast to which 45 steel braces are attached, of which thirty support the base and fifteen act as a counterweight between the structure and the artificial islet, formed in the river bed. The Manterola footbridge changed the image of the bridges over the Segura River as it passes through Murcia, adding a touch of modernity to the traditional image of the city. It was inaugurated on 12 August 1997.

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