Villa Del Río: Roman Bridge and Museums

The Puente Romano de Villa del Río is protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest and dates from the High Imperial period, or Augustan era. It spans the Salado de Porcuna River on the border between the provinces of Córdoba and Jaén. The bridge stood on the Via Augusta between Castulo and Corduba and later became part of the Caliphate's road network.

History

Today's Casa Consistorial is housed in a restored former Arab castle from the 11th century. From 1986 onward, it was inaugurated as the town hall. The Aceñas Árabes are former Arab grain mills on the Guadalquivir, built from red molinaza stone. Their round shape withstands the pressure of the current.

The Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción was built in 1907 in the Neo-Historicist style. The Ermita de San Roque, now called the Ermita de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, is a Neoclassical chapel on Calle Alta and was built before the 17th century.

Culture

The Museo Histórico Municipal has permanent rooms dedicated to Pedro Bueno, Blas Moyano, and Ginés Liébana. The museum also includes the Beppo-Abdul Hall and an archaeological hall.

The Museo Matías Prats is dedicated to the broadcaster Matías Prats Cañete and is located in the covered sports pavilion that bears his name. It presents material related to sports and bullfighting broadcasts, including awards such as four Ondas Awards, photographs, books, articles, and journalistic reports.

The Casa Museo y Centro Creativo Cultural Pintor Pedro Bueno is located in the artist's former home and permanently displays part of his work. The Museo Taurino de Manolete was established as a private initiative by Francisco Laguna, who compiled an extensive archive about Manolete. The Manolete House Museum can be visited by appointment; advance booking is required for visits.

Routes

The Circuito Cicloturista BTT del Alto Guadalquivir consists of eight signposted and mapped stages and passes through Villa del Río. In total, the circuit covers 95 signposted kilometres and is certified as Bike Territory. It passes about 100 metres from the Puente Romano de Villa del Río.

The A-4 motorway runs through the municipality of Villa del Río; two junctions allow access to and exit from the municipality. At Villa del Río railway station, access to the platforms is available.

Other places

On this Andalusia page, you can also find El Hoyo, Luque, Montilla, Campo-Nubes, Cañete De Las Torres, Cerro Muriano, Priego De Córdoba and Huertas Bajas de Cabra.

Landscape and Water

Within the municipality of Villa del Río, river floodplains, mountain country, and the Campiña landscape come together. Fishing and kayaking are possible as leisure activities on the Guadalquivir in Villa del Río.

Traditions

The traditional Rosario de la Aurora is held in Villa del Río on five Sundays in August. The Rosario de la Aurora procession travels from the Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción to the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Estrella Coronada.

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