Media Category: Spain-Toledo 2021

The 16th century defensive tower entrance of the medieval Puente de San Martín or St. Martin’s Bridge. This bridge linked the city of Toledo to the west. An earlier bridge was destroyed by flooding and it is thought that this rebuilt bridge was completed by the early 14th century. The walking bridge, with its five arches, crosses the river Tagus in Toledo. (Sept. 17, 2021)

The bridge was constructed in the late 14th century by archbishop Pedro Tenorio to provide access to the old town from the west, complementing the older Puente de Alcántara linking to the east. Both sides of the bridge were heavily fortified with towers, the more recent dating from the 16th century.

The bridge was constructed in the late 14th century by archbishop Pedro Tenorio to provide access to the old town from the west, complementing the older Puente de Alcántara linking to the east. Both sides of the bridge were heavily fortified with towers, the more recent dating from the 16th century.

The bridge was constructed in the late 14th century by archbishop Pedro Tenorio to provide access to the old town from the west, complementing the older Puente de Alcántara linking to the east. Both sides of the bridge were heavily fortified with towers, the more recent dating from the 16th century.

An elevated view of the Puente de Alcántara, a Roman arch bridge, with two arches in Toledo that spans the Tagus River. (Sept. 15, 2021)

An elevated view of the Puente de Alcántara, a Roman arch bridge, with two arches in Toledo that spans the Tagus River. (Sept. 15, 2021)

The Puente de Alcántara is a Roman arch bridge in Toledo and spans the Tagus River. In the distance, on the hill, is the Alcazar of Toledo. (Sept. 15, 2021)