Here are some pictures I took of one of Toledo’s oldest bridges, Puente De Alcántara. The Arabic word “alcántara” actually means bridge, so “Alcántara Bridge” is a bit of a tautology if ever there was one 😉
Visible through one of the gates, at the top, is the Castillo De San Servando, built a thousand years ago. Initially a monastery, it subsequently served to defend the city from hostile invasions (these were rather frequent). Today, it’s probably one of the most scenic youth hostels ever!
I love how the arc reflects in the water
A shot from the other side to round it all off
Click here for a picture of the bridge at night, taken by a friend
For pictures of Toledo’s other historic bridge, St Martin’s Bridge (Puente Del San Martín), click here.
And if you haven’t had enough yet, here are some beautiful vistas of Toledo, which I keep adding to regularly.
Lady Of The Cakes 
Tautological and saying the same thing twice.
Gorgeous! Shots! And what lovely weather. I can’t WAIT to come over at Easter! Only a few weeks to go. Yippee!
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I’m so hoping the legendary Easter rains will hold off…!
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Good pics 😉 I really miss to cross that river everyday!
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Thanks 🙂 I’ve got St Martin’s Bridge coming up next!
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Beautiful! When I finally get to Toledo (not if, when!) that hostel looks amazing.
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Ta 🙂 To my great embarrassment, I have to admit that I’ve never been up there! It’s on my list, though.
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Brings back more pleasant memories. Enjoy this time of year!
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Nice to hear that 🙂 Spring is beautiful… the almond trees are in flower
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Über die Brücke san mia a scho nüber glaatschd.
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Ja, de Bruckn hod scho fui ausghäutn. Sogar eich!
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Ha, I do remember this bridge (from back in …err… 1995…AGES!)! And that memory has a strong marzipan taste to it somehow…
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LOL, there are marzipan models of that bridge in some of the shop windows, so I’m not surprised!
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