Puente Genil
# Puente Genil

Puente Genil (Spanish pronunciation:) is a Spanish city in the province of Córdoba, autonomous community of Andalusia. It is situated about 45 miles (70 km) from the provincial capital, Córdoba. It has a population of around 30,000 people.

## Etymology

The name of the town comes from the bridge over the river Genil.

## Description

The town is an agricultural centre, also known for its Semana Santa celebration, contracted in the local vernacular to "mananta".

* Parish church of La Purificación
* Mosaic of the Three Graces
* Religious procession
* An aerial view of the town and surrounding countryside
* Laguna de Tíscar, a Ramsar site located in the Puente Genil municipality

## Transport

Puente Genil is served by Puente Genil-Herrera railway station, around 4 km from the town centre on the AVE high-speed rail line from Madrid to Málaga.

