Puente Villarente

Facilities

• Bar / Restaurant 👨🏼‍🍳
• Groceries 🛒

Description

Puente Villarente is a small locality along the Camino de Santiago, known for its impressive medieval bridge that spans the Rio Porma. The bridge, called "Puente de Villarente," was built in the 12th century and has been an essential crossing point for pilgrims on the Camino de Frances for centuries. The bridge's construction was likely commissioned by Alfonso VII of León to facilitate the safe passage of pilgrims and to encourage the development of the pilgrimage route. The village itself has a long history of providing services and accommodations to pilgrims, with several albergues and other facilities available for their needs. The presence of the bridge and the village's strategic location have made Puente Villarente an important stop for pilgrims throughout the history of the Camino de Santiago.

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