Puente de la Mujer
CountryArgentina
Year Built2001
Total Length170 m
TypeSwing
About Puente de la Mujer
A swinging pedestrian bridge in Buenos Aires Puerto Madero. Designed by Santiago Calatrava. Rotates 90 degrees to allow ships to pass. Named Puente de la Mujer (Womans Bridge) - the areas streets are named for women. The white harp-like shape is iconic.
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