Ponte Mantible
The Ponte Mantible is actually an aqueduct commissioned by Archbishop Gelmírez in the early 12th century. It is located on the Corgo River, in the park of the same name, near San Caetano.
At the end of the 11th century, Compostela was overwhelmed by the number of pilgrims and merchants who came to the city. The water supply was most urgent, as the few springs left were scarce for so many people. So much so that perhaps the monks of San Martiño Pinario could not even wash their hands.
For this reason, Archbishop Diego de Gelmírez, advised by Master Bernardo, ordered the construction of an aqueduct at the top of Mount Vite. From there would emerge the first major canal system for the entire city, which is still in operation.
Ponte Mantible
The Ponte Mantible is actually an aqueduct commissioned by Archbishop Gelmírez in the early 12th century. It is located on the Corgo River, in the park of the same name, near San Caetano.
At the end of the 11th century, Compostela was overwhelmed by the number of pilgrims and merchants who came to the city. The water supply was most urgent, as the few springs left were scarce for so many people. So much so that perhaps the monks of San Martiño Pinario could not even wash their hands.
For this reason, Archbishop Diego de Gelmírez, advised by Master Bernardo, ordered the construction of an aqueduct at the top of Mount Vite. From there would emerge the first major canal system for the entire city, which is still in operation.