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Bridge · Logroño, La Rioja
Puente de Piedra
The ponte de pedra over the Ebro through which the Caminho de Santiago enters Logroño, rebuilt at the end of the 19th century in place of the medieval bridge, with views of the riverbank and the nearby Revellín wall.
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About Puente de Piedra
The ponte de pedra over the river Ebro is the gateway for pilgrims into Logroño. The city grew up linked to that crossing: in the 11th century, the medieval bridge, attributed to the saint-builders of the Camino, Santo Domingo de la Calzada and San Juan de Ortega, attracted residents and pilgrims, and King Afonso VI granted the town a charter in 1095.
The medieval bridge, with many arches and defensive towers, was replaced by a new stone bridge with seven arches, inaugurated at the end of the 19th century. From the bridge you can see the Ebro, the riverside park, the towers of the co-cathedral and the church of Santiago, and on the other side the old riverside wineries.
After the bridge, the Caminho enters Rúa Vieja, the city’s oldest street. Nearby, to the west, a section remains of the wall that once encircled Logroño — the Revellín wall — with the gate of the same name, decorated with the coat of arms of Emperor Carlos V.
The Ebro’s banks have parks and paths for walking and cycling that link the ponte de pedra to the iron bridge downstream.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes, including the Revellín wall.
Best time
In the late afternoon, with low light over the river. Early in the morning you can see pilgrims arriving.
How to get there
It is at the northern end of the old town, about a 5-minute walk from Rúa Vieja and the igreja de Santiago, and 15 minutes from the train station.
Tip
Cross the ponte and walk a few minutes along the north bank of the river: from there you get a view of the entire old town, with the church towers.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Puente de Piedra
Is the ponte de pedra of Logroño medieval?
No. The medieval bridge was replaced at the end of the 19th century by a new ponte de pedra with seven arches in the same place.
Where do pilgrims enter Logroño?
By the ponte de pedra over the Ebro, then following the Rúa Vieja.
Are there any city walls remaining in Logroño?
Yes, a stretch near the old town, the muralha do Revellín, with the gate decorated with the coat of arms of Carlos V.