Puente de Alcántara, Toledo

The two-arch bridge over the Tagus river was built by the Romans in 104-106 ad.

Toledo. Alcantara bridge (Puente de Alcantara)

The Alcantara gate ( Puerto de Alcantara) is the entrance to the bridge from the city side.

Toledo. Alcantara gate (Puerto de Alcantara)
Toledo. Alcantara bridge (Puente de Alcantara)

Alcantara bridge offers a wonderful view of the Tagus river canyon, the mill and the Ronda de Juanelo bridge.

Toledo. View from the Alcantara bridge of the valley of the Tagus river canyon, the mill and the Ronda de Juanelo bridge

Alcantara gate on the bridge side.

Toledo. Alcantara gate (Puerto de Alcantara)

In modern Toledo, the Alcantara bridge serves as a bridge of lovers - here they hang locks of fidelity.

Toledo. Bridge of Alcantara (Puente de Alcantara). Wedding castle