El King's Bridge It connected the San Vicente roundabout with the Casa de Campo and Portugal Avenue. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century, designed by the royal architect Isidro González Velázquez (outstanding student of Juan de Villanueva).

At first they only used it for royal services and it was 5 meters wide. Provided access from Royal Palace to the Country House. In 1931, the Republic opened the Casa de Campo to the public, and the bridge was widened and renamed the Bridge of the Republic. It thus becomes one of the main entry points to the Casa de Campo. For years it remained as a road connection associated with the M-30. In 2007, with the burying of the M-30, the bridge ceased to have road traffic. In 1970 it was relegated to a road junction within the M-30 traffic. In 2007 the M-30 was buried, the bridge was freed and rehabilitated. Finally, it is intended for exclusively pedestrian use.

With the opening of Madrid River It once again becomes the connection between the city and the Casa de Campo, giving privileged access to the Departure Garden.

The city council wants to create a new cultural hub in Madrid Río and this year it has located the outdoor space of Summers of the Villa next to the entrance to the Casa de Campo on our Puente del Rey, replacing the Sabatini Gardens.

This space will host dance, flamenco, zarzuela and musical theater in a privileged environment.

A abrazo.