Puente de Alcántara

Toledo, Spain

The Puente de Alcántara is a Roman arch bridge in Toledo, spanning the Tagus River. The word Alcántara comes from Arabic القنطرة (al-qanţarah), which means 'bridge'.

Located at the feet of the Castillo de San Servando, the bridge was originally built by the Romans after they founded the city. It was rebuilt by in the 9th and later in the 13th century by Alfonso X el Sabio. In the Middle Ages it was one of the few entrances of the pilgrim into the city.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Spain

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M Pak (17 months ago)
Among the medieval cities of Lunda, if there is a bridge that catches the eye overwhelmingly, it is the Alcantara Bridge. To see this bridge, we had to stop a taxi on the way from our hotel to the city. The next day, we arrived at the train station early and went back again. A scenery we didn't want to miss caught our eye and we cheered.
Arthur A (2 years ago)
Beautiful bridge. Walking through it is a great pleasure. I recommend a day and night walk
C T (2 years ago)
There is a great view of the city from the bridge, especially during sunset. It is one of the entrance gates to the city. The Alcántara Bridge is a Roman stone arch bridge spanning the Tagus River. It was built between 104 and 106 CE.
Teresa Anaya (2 years ago)
Beautiful morning in Toledo, took a tour from Madrid, bus ride 1 hour, walking tour of city and across bridge, built in 1 st century AD, still standing.
Antonis Kontidis (2 years ago)
with the visit for nice shoots! if you love medieval you would visit the place
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