Arch of Philip V: history, facts and how to visit

Baroque gateway marking the entrance to the walled city from the Old Bridge.

History and what to see

This stone arch was built in the early 18th century, at a time when the city's access points had to be reorganised after problems with the old Puente Viejo (Old Bridge). It combines a sturdy structure with Baroque decorative details: the stone arch itself, upper finials and a royal coat of arms crowning it, giving it a very recognisable look. Its location is no accident — it marks the boundary between the lower riverside neighbourhoods and the walled Medina of Muslim origin, right on the obligatory route between the two. It's a stone's throw from the Old Bridge, the Fountain of the Eight Spouts and the Church of Padre Jesús, forming, together with them, one of the corners with the most concentrated history in the city.

Interesting facts

• It was built in the early 18th century, when the city's access points had to be reorganised after problems with the old Puente Viejo.
• It combines a sturdy structure with Baroque decorative details, topped by a royal coat of arms.
• Its location is no accident: it marks the boundary between the lower riverside neighbourhoods and the walled Medina of Muslim origin.
• It's a stone's throw from the Old Bridge, the Fountain of the Eight Spouts and the Church of Padre Jesús.

Getting there and accessibility

Getting there: Next to the Old Bridge, in the Padre Jesús neighbourhood.

Accessibility: Accessible

Opening hours, prices and access conditions change over time: check the official sources for each place before you go.

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What to see nearby

• Old Bridge

  A single-arch bridge, between the Church of Padre Jesús and the Arch of Philip V, that linked the Ciudad with the Mercadillo before the New Bridge existed.

• Arab Baths

  The best-preserved Arab baths in the whole Iberian Peninsula.

• Mondragón Palace

  Ronda's most important civil building, of possible Muslim origin.

See also the full list of what to see in Ronda and a walking route through Ronda in one day.