Media Category: Spain-Toledo 2021
The Puente de Alcántara tower, part of the Roman arch bridge in Toledo, spans the Tagus River. During the reign of Alfonso X of Castile the damaged tower was rebuilt and later decorated under the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, whose arms decorate its walls. (Sept. 14, 2021)
In the distance, on the hill, I’d the Alcazar of Toledo. (Sept. 15, 2021)
Me guarding one of the ancient bridges bridges of Toledo, the Puente de Alcántara or the Alcántara Bridge. Of Roman origin, it was rebuilt in Muslim and Christian times. The bridge rests on two round arches and supports the fortified gate tower. This is one of my favorite Medieval Ages bridges in Toledo but on this trip, I was able to discover a couple more. (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, I’d the Alcazar of Toledo. (Sept. 15, 2021)
The Puente of Alcántara in Toledo. In the Middle Ages it was one of the few entrances for pilgrims into the city. (Sept. 15, 2021)
The Puente of Alcántara gate in Toledo. In the Middle Ages it was one of the few entrances for pilgrims into the city. This eastern Baroque triumphal arch gate replaced a tower a ruined tower in 1721. (Sept. 15, 2021)
The Alcantara Gate or Puerta de Alcántara leads from the historic city center to the Puente de Alcántara Roman arch bridge ithat spans the Tagus River. Of Arab origin, it dates from around the 10th century, although important modifications were made during the Christian era. It had great relevance in the defense of the city during the Middle Ages, to be the place through which people and goods entered. (Sept. 15, 2021)
The Puente of Alcántara in Toledo. In the Middle Ages it was one of the few entrances for pilgrims into the city. (Sept. 15, 2021)
The Puente of Alcántara gate in Toledo. In the Middle Ages it was one of the few entrances for pilgrims into the city. This eastern Baroque triumphal arch gate replaced a tower a ruined tower in 1721. (Sept. 15, 2021)
Me inside the Alcantara Gate or Puerta de Alcántara that leads from the historic city center to the Puente de Alcántara Roman arch bridge ithat spans the Tagus River. (Sept. 15, 2021)
The statue of writer Miguel de Cervantes, located next to Arco de la Sangre, arabic door, off of the Plaza de Zocodover in Toledo. (Sept. 16, 2021)