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Puente de Santa Ana - Valdepeñas de Jaén

Puente de Santa Ana - Valdepeñas de Jaén

Probably of medieval origin, this bridge is also known as Puente Dehesa or Puente del Hundidero, and is one of the unique landmarks of the town. Built in ashlars of stone from local quarries, it has a single arch under which the waters of the Ranera River, a tributary of the Víboras River, cross. The medieval road that connects Jaén with Alcalá la Real runs over it, and connects the town with the Sanctuary of Chircales. The first documented reference to the bridge appears in the Chapter Accounts of 1580, after its repair for damages suffered during a storm. In 1751, it was repaired again.

Location

Located on Calle Santa Ana.