What is the name of Calatrava's bridge in Buenos Aires?

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Calatrava's bridge in Buenos Aires is called Puente de la Mujer.

The name means “Woman's Bridge” in Spanish. It is a pedestrian swing bridge in Dock 3 of Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was designed by Spanish architect and structural engineer Santiago Calatrava.

The bridge opened on December 20, 2001, after construction began in 1998. Its central section rotates about 90 degrees to let boats pass, an unusual feature operated by a computer-controlled mechanism. The 170-meter structure uses a single inclined mast and cable-supported central span.

Calatrava described the design as evoking a couple dancing tango, linking the bridge to Buenos Aires's cultural identity. The name also fits Puerto Madero, where many streets are named after women. Puente del Alamillo is a different Calatrava bridge in Seville, Spain, which explains why it can appear as a tempting wrong option.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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