Ronda symbols
by Martin_S.
Festival, Culture and History, is what the plaque dedicating the bullring and the stature of elToro standing outside.....this is a life size and very acurate statue of a irate bull, would not want to be the one to face him with only a fancy cape in my hands.
The second photo shows the Ronda city symbol, emblazoned on the city hall.
The last photo shows one of the most common decoration types in Spain, the use of the ceramic tile, here showing the layout of the entire town of Ronda.
El Tajo y el Puente Nuevo
by Carmela71
Ronda´s layaout is interesting as one part of the town is situated at the edge of a steep rock-face, along the center of which is situated a kind of canyon (Tajo de Ronda).
(the Celtic name Arunda signified "surrounded by mountains"), so here comes the name of Ronda Puente Nuevo , the "new bridge", which is over Tajo river in a height of almost 100 meters.
It looks like an old Roman aqueductus, but was built in 18th century
It divides the old city from the newer city and its suburbs.
The Old Bridge
by sandysmith
The older bridge - the Puente Viejo - built in the 16th century (but probably on remnants of an earlier bridge) was formerly the one navigable link between Mercadillo and La Ciudad until the completion of the new bridge - the Puente Nuevo. Its a striking view looking up to it - note the balconied niches on the bridge itself were introduced as part of restorations in the 18th century.
Just like the new bridge is was built to join the Moorish settlement with the new quarter that had grown up around the small market place, now known as Padre Jesus, after the conquering of the city.
the Puente Nuevo
by MATIM
A little bit further you find the 18th century bridge here you have a marvellous view at the ravine.
It divides the old town (la Ciuded) and the more modern district called Mercadillo.
I read that during the civil war they threw francistische sympathizers into the gorge!
Hemingway names this in his novel for "whom the bell tolls".
Inside the arches of the bridge is what used to be a guard house and a prison.
Town Mural
by sandysmith
Just opposite the Cafe de Ronda is this ceramic mural giving a good overview of the town t help ypu get your bearings. Failing that opposite the Bull ring is a tourist office that can provide you with town maps and the most important sights to see.
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Entrance to Acinipo
Ornamental bull outside Ronda's bullring
Posh hotels/restaurants line the edge of the gorge
The Alameda
