Alcantara Bridge
Alcantara Bridge
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sheepygold
london5,543 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This is a stunning piece of architecture with amazing views and a long drop down to the river. It is the best way to walk into the old town. If you don't fancy the steps turn right after crossing the bridge and take the road that climbs to your left. After a short walk you will reach an entrance to the escalators.
Written March 29, 2023
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Detlef Z
65 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Far more aesthetically pleasing bridges are there in and around this part of Europe. Is a bland bridge
Written September 8, 2020
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Trek-Always
Alpharetta, GA2,535 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
The Alcántara Bridge is a Roman stone arch bridge built over the Tagus River at Alcántara, Spain between 104 and 106 AD by an order of the Roman Emperor Trajan in 98AD. It bears the inscription “I have built a bridge which will last forever” on the archway over the central pier. The bridge span is about 600 feet.
The Alcántara Bridge has taken more damage from war than from the elements. The Moors destroyed the smallest arch on the left side in 1214. This was rebuilt centuries later in 1543 with stone from the original quarries. The second arch on the right side was destroyed by the Spanish to stop the Portuguese and was repaired in 1762 by Charles III, only to be blown up again in 1809 to stop the French. Temporary repairs were made in 1819 and were replaced in 1860 with mortared masonry.
No charge. Worth a stroll across.
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The Alcántara Bridge has taken more damage from war than from the elements. The Moors destroyed the smallest arch on the left side in 1214. This was rebuilt centuries later in 1543 with stone from the original quarries. The second arch on the right side was destroyed by the Spanish to stop the Portuguese and was repaired in 1762 by Charles III, only to be blown up again in 1809 to stop the French. Temporary repairs were made in 1819 and were replaced in 1860 with mortared masonry.
No charge. Worth a stroll across.
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Written October 27, 2014
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Philip C
York, ME588 contributions
Sep 2017
We always walk up European hill towns if only to get the perspective of the scale and to experience what life was like in the medieval age. This route from the train station not only gives great views of the town, river and two impressive gates but also lets you cheat and take a series of escalators to get inside the walls atop the hill. Not exactly how it should be done and there are steps if you so inclined!
Written October 2, 2017
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HeaveNEarth
Fairfax, VA228 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
When you get out of the train station (Renfe) and start walking to your left toward the old city, after you pass the bus stop, you need to across the road and veer to the left and climb a little bit, then you will see Alcantara bridge around the bend. You need to go across this bridge to get to the main plaza to where every tourist visits. The view from the bridge is wonderful. No photo angles are bad. There are two famous old bridges in Toledo. This one and San Martin Bridge. This was easier to access from the train station. Don't take a bus to get to the main plaza as you would miss the opportunity to walk across this wonderful bridge. You could take a bus back when you come back to the train station, if you would like.
Written December 15, 2018
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,271 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This stone arch bridge was built over the Tagus River between 104 AD and 106 AD by an order of the Roman emperor Trajan. Over the ensuing centuries it had been badly damaged and repaired on a number of occasions but was largely destroyed in 1836. It was rebuilt in 1860 using mortared masonry and the main pillars were completely repaired in 1969. It is 181.7m in length.
Written May 22, 2018
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Nikola C
Dubrovnik, Croatia354 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Best way to visit old city of Toledo, if you arrived with train, is via Alcantara bridge which rests on two round arches of Roman origin, made in 104 AD. This arhitectural marvel was partially rebuilt in times of Arab and later Castillan rulers, who fortified most important entrance to the city, Alcantara gate. Bridge crosses the longest river of Iberian peninsula, Tagus, which meander around Toledo, making it efectively city on the peninsula. After passing Alcantara gate complex there is ascending path that leads to the Alcazar`s quarter from where streets of the city opens up. Although Roman layer lays beneath entire old city, don`t expect their cardo/decumanus street network design. Toledo`s streets are more of Arabic, labyrinthic manner.
Written January 13, 2018
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PJandSJ
Matlock, UK1,257 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Emerging from the train station, we followed the people who seemed to know where they were going, and headed up along the road to the point from which we could see the towers of the Alcazar high above. And then we came to the bridge, at which point everyone stopped to take a photo of the view … and of the bridge.
It’s a magnificent structure and – like so many of the buildings in Toledo – conveys a sense of power and authority. A testament to its architects and builders.
Later during our stay, we circumnavigated Toledo on the footpath along the river, and approached the bridge from the riverside, which gave us a fresh perspective on its architectural beauty and robustness. Really an excellent piece of engineering.
It’s a magnificent structure and – like so many of the buildings in Toledo – conveys a sense of power and authority. A testament to its architects and builders.
Later during our stay, we circumnavigated Toledo on the footpath along the river, and approached the bridge from the riverside, which gave us a fresh perspective on its architectural beauty and robustness. Really an excellent piece of engineering.
Written October 1, 2017
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sheepygold
london5,543 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Having looked at the map I again decided this was by far the best way to get from the train station or car park near the train station into the old town. Staying on the station side you just have to walk along the river a few hundred metres climbing slowly uphill until you see this lovely bridge with the very nice looking gate through the city walls. Turn right then left for the escalators if you do not want to climb the steps.
Written August 9, 2017
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ejmtravels
Melbourne, Australia46 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
The walk from the train station up in to the old Toledo city is not too hard. The first bit walking alongside the river is very pleasant and you have the added bonus of using this bridge to get into town. Great photo shots of the town and up along the river valley. Well worth seeing. The climb up the base of the Alcazar is steep but not too long and quite easily done with a bit of fitness.
Written May 5, 2015
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LucianaVitr
Brindisi126 contributions
ciao, il percorso a piedi tra il ponte di Alcantara e l'Alcazar/centro storico è ben segnalato? da google maps non si capisce un granché! grazie!
galadiel67
Chiavari, Italy2,020 contributions
Ciao Luciana, dal ponte dell'Alcantara, l'Alcazar è subito sopra di te un po' a sinistra. E' il percorso principale che tutti fanno a piedi quando entrano a Toledo ad esempio arrivando con i treni veloci da Madrid ed è molto breve :-)
I am at the bridge now looking for the Roman temple in which Lacers, the Roman architect is buried but am failing to locate it. Can someone please provide directions how to locate it from the bridge?File:Templo Romano dedicado a Trajano (Alcántara, Cáceres, España) , vista frontal..JPG
Nelmi
Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, Argentina80 contributions
Hello, there are two bridges. One is the Alcantara Bridge in Toledo and the other is the Alcantara Bridge or Puente Trajan at Alcantara (Alcantara, Cáceres, Spain). The monument that you are looking for is located at the latter and not in Toledo.
Hope it helps.
Ps. If you look on Google maps you will see it clearly.
Claudia Scali
Portoferraio, Italy16 contributions
Buongiorno, sono diretta a Toledo con il treno. Mi date indicazione su come muovermi a piedi per un tour di un giorno? Grazie
LVPa53
Palermo, Italy6,561 contributions
Sono stata a Toledo quest'estate, anch'io con il treno, da Madrid, in circa 40 minuti. Arrivata alla stazione di Toledo, ho preso un taxi ad un prezzo modestissimo (7 euro) fino al mio alloggio, sia perchè l'hostal si trovava in zona pedonale, sia perchè la stazione è abbastanza distante dal centro, in particolare dalla Juderia, dove ho soggiornato per due notti. Per girare Toledo in un giorno, ti darei questo suggerimento: recati di mattina in plaza de Zocodover e cerca gli ombrelli gialli di Cuentame Toledo, un'organizzazione di giovani guide preparate che ti accompagnano in giri per la città esaurienti e ben organizzati. Non so se parli spagnolo; io ho scelto due visite guidate in spagnolo, una classica e una, bellissima, serale, ai sotterranei della città, due visite per complessivi 29 euro, ben spesi. Se invece preferisci girare con una mappa e una guida della città, ti suggerisco cosa non perdere, a mio avviso: il quartiere de la Juderia; la Sinagoga Santa Maria la Blanca, bellissima; Sao Tomé, "El entierro del senor de Orgaz"; Mezquita del Cristo de la luz; Iglesia del Salvador; Iglesia de San Ildefonso de los Jesuitas; Colegio de las doncellas nobles; Monasterio de los Reyes Catolicos; Sinagoga de El Transito-Museo Sefardi. Ci sono altri suggerimenti, ma vedo che hai solo un giorno.Toledo si gira tranquillamente a piedi, devi solo organizzarti i tempi. Buon viaggio. L.
Ecriswell7
Memphis, TN315 contributions
Is there a charge for admission to this overlook and if so you have to book in advance?
Timothy Winn
Blyth, UK1,300 contributions
No. No charge. There might have been when it was first constructed....!!!
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- Hotels near Alcantara Bridge:
- (0.03 mi) Hotel Medina de Toledo
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- (0.14 mi) Hotel Boutique Adolfo
- Restaurants near Alcantara Bridge:
- (0.10 mi) El Gallo Toledo
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