The bridge contains approximately 5,000 individual steel scales that cover its exterior surface.
It was the first bridge in Europe to feature a figurative, dragon-shaped design.
The structure is part of a broader urban plan designed to reconnect the city with the Guadaíra River banks.
The design uses a complex steel lattice system to maintain the shape of the dragon's body while supporting traffic loads.
Puente del Dragón is a sculptural bridge in Alcalá de Guadaíra that spans the Guadaíra River, designed to resemble a dragon. Completed in 2007 by architect José Luis Manzanares Japón, it measures 123 meters in length. The bridge is constructed primarily of steel, with its scales formed by thousands of metallic plates that reflect light differently throughout the day. It functions as a functional crossing for vehicles and pedestrians while serving as a prominent piece of modern public art. The structure's design was inspired by the cultural importance of dragons in various mythologies. It stands as one of the few bridges in Europe to feature a figurative, zoomorphic aesthetic.
From the riverbanks below the bridge looking upward to capture the full silhouette against the sky.
Walk across the bridge to see the intricate metalwork of the scales up close.
Visit during the golden hour to see the metallic plates shimmer in changing sunlight.
Combine your visit with a walk along the nearby river park trails.
Do not attempt to climb the exterior of the structure; stay strictly on the designated pedestrian pathways.
