Martín de Aldehuela facts for kids
José Martín de Aldehuela (born November 5, 1729 – died September 7, 1802) was a famous Spanish architect. An architect is someone who designs buildings and other structures. He was born in a place called Manzanera, in the Teruel Province of Aragon, Spain. He is best known for designing some really important buildings and structures in Spain, like the amazing Puente Nuevo bridge in Ronda.
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A Master Builder in Málaga
What is a Cathedral?
A cathedral is a very large and important church, often the main church of a city. These buildings are usually very old and can take hundreds of years to build or repair.
Working on Málaga Cathedral
José Martín de Aldehuela was asked by the bishop of Málaga, named Molina Larios, to help finish rebuilding the city's big cathedral. He arrived in Málaga in 1778. He was in charge of the rebuilding work, making sure everything was done correctly.
Besides the cathedral, he also worked on many other smaller projects in Málaga. He designed and built parts of other churches and important structures in the city. One of his most important projects was the aqueduct of San Telmo. An aqueduct is like a giant water pipe or channel that carries water from one place to another. This aqueduct was super important for bringing water to the people of Málaga.
Famous Designs in Ronda
The Puente Nuevo Bridge
One of José Martín de Aldehuela's most famous works is the Puente Nuevo ("New Bridge") in the city of Ronda. This incredible bridge was started in 1759, but it wasn't finished for a long time. José Martín de Aldehuela took over the project and finally completed it in 1793. The Puente Nuevo is a huge, impressive bridge that crosses a deep gorge, connecting the two parts of Ronda. It quickly became one of his best-known designs.
Ronda's Bullring
He also designed the Plaza de Toros de Ronda. This is one of the oldest bullrings in Spain that is still used today. It's a very famous and historic place where bullfights have taken place for centuries.
