Pont de les Drassanes
The Pont de les Drassanes, also known as Puente de Astilleros, crosses the Turia just after its historic bed and links Natàret (Natzaret) with the Grau district and the Moreres road. Built in 1930, this bridge sits at the edge of Valencia’s old riverbed, marking the last crossing before the Turia’s mouth opened to the sea. Its Spanish name nods to the shipyards nearby, a reminder of the neighborhood’s maritime past. The bridge’s lifespan reflects a city that reimagined the Turia after the river was diverted, turning a once-medieval trade route into a modern urban thoroughfare. The Pont de les Drassanes is listed as BIE, a status that recognizes its cultural and historical value within Valencia’s architectural landscape. …
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