Located at Tayabas, Quezon Province and known as one of the oldest and the longest bridge made during the Spanish era, the Malagonlong Bridge is one of the 11 historical bridges of the city of Tayabas and a National Culture Treasure in the Philippines.

Built somewhere between the year 1840 and 1850 during the Spanish Colonial Period with an estimate of 100,000 adobe blocks used in construction, the people of Tayabas were forced to build a 445 ft (136 meter) long stone arch bridge under the authority of a franciscan priest, Fray Antonio Mateos. The Malagonlong Bridge connects Barangay Mateuna and Lakawan to the eastern side of Tayabas while crossing the Dumaca River.

Nowadays, the historical bridge is no longer used for vehicular travel but rather, a tourist spot and photographic location. Fortunately, the bridge is being protected and managed by the local government unit of the municipality of Tayabas. Upon your visit, there’s a chance you might get a glimpse of the locals, washing their clothing and garments on the river as well as children swimming. It is worth noting that the cold water that flows within Dumaca river, came from Mt. Banahaw. So you better not miss this when you are within the vicinity of the city of Tayabas!