Calatrava’s white harp over Valencia—where cables turn into a civic instrument.
Backward-curved single-pylon cable-stayed bridge at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain.
Featured in Santiago Calatrava's definitive monograph, Santiago Calatrava: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Walk it: the pylon and stays change character every 20 meters; it’s the moving parallax that sells the design.
From the riverbed park paths (Jardín del Turia) at golden hour; frame the pylon against sky with the deck leading in.
Public bridge; open 24/7 for crossing.
Calatrava’s signature isn’t just ‘white and swoopy’—it’s the obsession with section and detail so the structure reads as anatomy.
30–60 minutes
Design & Structure
Cable-stayed design where structural diagram is intentionally legible; geometry refined through iterative analysis and visual composition.
Concrete/steel with white finishes emphasizing silhouette and shadow over material texture.
Pylon compression + cable tension network delivers a slender deck and dramatic vertical marker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Assut de l'Or Bridge?+
Assut de l'Or Bridge was designed by Santiago Calatrava. It is located in Valencia, Spain.
Where is Assut de l'Or Bridge located?+
Assut de l'Or Bridge is located in Valencia, Spain. Its coordinates are 39.4548°, -0.3496°.
Can I visit Assut de l'Or Bridge?+
Assut de l'Or Bridge is a real building in Valencia that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.