The Roman Bridge, a photo from Cordoba, Andalucia

Photographer's Note

The Roman Bridge in Cordoba, Southern Spain, was originally built in the early 1st century BC across the Guadalquivir river, though it has been reconstructed at various times since. Most of the present structure dates from the Moorish reconstruction in the 8th century.

The bridge was built by the Romans in the early 1st century BC, perhaps replacing a previous wooden one. After the Islamic reconstruction, it now has 16 arcades, one less than originally. It has a total length of 247 meters and a width of around 9 meters.

The Via Augusta, which connected Rome to Cádiz, most likely passed through it.

During the early Islamic domination the Muslim governor Al-Samh ibn Malik al-Khawlani ordered a bridge to be built on the ruins of what was left of the old Roman construction.

In the Middle Ages, the Calahorra Tower and the Puerta del Puente were built at the bridge's southern and northern ends, respectively (the latter is now a 16th-century reconstruction). The view here is from the southern end with the tower in the foreground.

Around the same time, the bridge was reconstructed and expanded to its current size. The arches depict the famous Moorish architecture that dominates the city's scenery.

In the 17th century, a sculpture depicting St. Raphael was put in the middle of the bridge, executed by Bernabé Gómez del Río.

(Source: Wikipedia)

papagolf21, Fis2, ikeharel, pajaran, pierrefonds, rychem, cornejo, mehrdad-t, ChrisJ, Cricri has marked this note useful

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dkmurphys (79209) 2017-07-02 23:38

Good morning,
Attractive capture of the ancient structure. It looks spectacular, good POV.

Daniel

jemaflor (148292) 2017-07-02 23:39

Salut Stephen,
Bien cadré depuis ce POV, bon effet avec ces lignes et avec cette superbe luminosité très bien capturée.

emka (158900) 2017-07-02 23:55

Hello Stephen,

impressive view of this sold stone bridge. superb composition with the view of the river with some reflections. I wonder if you saw The Patio Festival, it takes place in May. There is so much to see in Cordoba. I expect many pictures.

Kind regrad s Malgo

papagolf21 (152607) 2017-07-03 0:28

Bonjour, cher Stephen,
Je suis avec intérêt vos voyages. Je découvre ce lieu bénéficiant d'un charme architectural particulier.
Très bon rendu.
Merci pour la note.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Fis2 (171991) 2017-07-03 0:58

Witaj Stephen!
I love bridges.
Wonderful stone bridge, construction makes impression.
Good frame and perspective.
Excellent colors and light.
Well done.
Good new week.

Nicou (193814) 2017-07-03 2:08

Hello

Une superbe luminosité dans cette image et quel pont de pierre avec les reflet sur l'eau verte des arches et quel ponton à droite devant la tour dominante superbe architecture et captage.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

pierrefonds (115596) 2017-07-03 4:22

Hi Stephen,

The length of the bridge is creating depth and perspective. The point of view is showing the details of the tower and of the bridge. The quality of the light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

pajaran (117113) 2017-07-03 4:23

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad, lepo pokazan deo grada i arhotektura, dobar kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Lepa stara arhitektura i zeleno drvece.
Imajte lep i uspesan dana, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela, srecno.
Paja.

Good day.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Good work, beautifully shown part of the city and archelectures, good contrast and perspective, nice colors.
Beautiful old architecture and green trees.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best in the new week that started, happy.

Sergiom (117241) 2017-07-03 5:51

Bonjour Stephen,

J'ai eu le plaisir de prendre ce pont en photo lors de mon passage dans cette ville, mais d'un petit peu plus bas sur la rive. J'aime bien ce point de vue qui montre plus l'ensemble de la ville.

Amicalement

Serge

batalay (41261) 2017-07-03 6:06

Hello Stephen,

You had an ideal vantage point to this expansive scene compose. The walls and bridge, new and ancient, appear to be preserved so well that they all look brand new. As usual, your note is comprehensive and highly informative.

Warm regards, Stephen,

Bulent

rychem (72187) 2017-07-03 8:18

Impressive bridge, huts off for so well-maintained old bridge, high quality photo, perfect composition
regards Ryszard

ikeharel (114659) 2017-07-03 8:25

Hello Stephen,
Wonderfully included the Masquita on far left, the arches bridge built by the Roman originally over the upper Guadalquivir and the imposing gate on right.
Late spring bright light, as mid-summer shine.
Well done photo, my cong.s'
Ike

Silvio1953 (222991) 2017-07-03 10:17

Ciao Stephen, great view of fantastic romani bridge, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

cornejo (61504) 2017-07-03 10:19

Hello Stephen, very good view of this interesting and beautiful bridge, very well composed and captured in this great and beautiful photograph. An interesting image, with good clarity, depth, light, color and quality. Excellent and beautiful work perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thank you for sharing this interesting work.

Good night and happy week.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.

mehrdad-t (4812) 2017-07-03 10:58

Hello,
Nicely taken, beautiful scenery.
All the best,
Mehrdad

carlo62 (81265) 2017-07-03 15:14

Ciao Stephen
si tratta di ponte magnifico in un luogo meraviglioso.
Grandissima architettura e bellissima foto.
Saluti
Carlo

lousat (140026) 2017-07-03 16:16

Hi Steph. A spectacular postcard showing us the famus bridge of Cordoba and other interesting things too,an excellent choice of POV and a very bright composition too. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

kim_gwan (1142) 2017-07-04 4:19

Hi Stephen

Very elegant view of the Roman Bridge with the reflection from the water!!

Awesome landscape with nice composition

Great narration

Ralf

ChrisJ (172436) 2017-07-04 4:49

Hello Stephen,

I walked across this bridge. You found a terrific viewpoint with the right angled paths adding lead in lines and perspective towards the bridge. Tfs!

Cricri (176) 2017-07-04 10:32

Hello Stephen
Toute belle présentation, bon POV, la perspective de ce très beau pont romain avec les arches , les reflets, très belle composition
Belle soirée
cricri