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Bridge · Zamora, Castile and León
Puente de Piedra
The medieval bridge over the Duero, completed at the beginning of the 13th century, was for centuries the only crossing of the river in Zamora and lies on the route of the Via de la Plata.
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About Puente de Piedra
The Puente de Piedra, the stone bridge, crosses the Duero between the old town and the neighborhood on the other side. It was completed at the beginning of the 13th century and for centuries was the city's only river crossing. People, goods and the transhumant herds that followed the Via de la Plata passed over it.
The bridge has several stone arches, with cutwaters (tajamares) to resist the current. It once had towers and other elements that were removed during early 20th-century renovations, but it retained its medieval form and is one of Zamora's symbols.
The highlight of the bridge is the view: from its middle you can see the city on the rock, with the cathedral and its dome (cimborrio), and the aceñas on the river. On the other side, the bank has pedestrian paths along the water.
Pilgrims on the Via de la Plata cross the bridge when they arrive in Zamora, coming from Salamanca.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 to 40 minutes to cross it, see the city on the other side and return.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the light hits the cathedral and the old town. At night the city lit up also looks good from the bridge.
How to get there
It is located south of the old town, about a 10-minute walk from the Plaza Mayor, descending toward the river via the Plaza de Belén.
Tip
Cross the bridge and walk a few minutes along the south bank to see the ensemble of the cathedral, the castle and the walls on the rock. It is one of the city's best-known views.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Puente de Piedra
Is the stone bridge Roman?
No. It's medieval, completed in the early 13th century, and it has been rebuilt several times since. For centuries it was the city's only bridge over the Duero.
Can you cross it on foot?
Yes, the bridge has a pedestrian walkway and links the old town to the river's south bank.
What's the best time to photograph the city from the bridge?
Late afternoon, when the low light illuminates the cathedral and the walls on the rock.