Historic Bridge Toledo Spain

My quest on this day was to cross the Puente de San Martin in Toledo Spain, turn left and walk along the other side of the Tagus River to take some... more

by Joan Carroll

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Historic Bridge Toledo Spain

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Joan Carroll

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Photograph - Photography And Digital Art

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My quest on this day was to cross the Puente de San Martin in Toledo Spain, turn left and walk along the other side of the Tagus River to take some panoramic photos of the historic walled town of Toledo. The early morning with its long shadows and few pedestrians was the perfect time for this shot down the center of the bridge, and a great start to my day! The bridge was constructed in the late 14th century to provide access to the old town from the west, complementing the older Puente de Alcantara linking to the east. Both sides of the bridge were heavily fortified with towers, the more recent dating from the 16th century. The Puente de San Martin features five arches, with the largest in the middle reaching an impressive span length of 40 m. Only very few bridges in the world had reached that mark until then. In 1921 it was declared a National Monument. The entire historic walled city of Toledo Spain is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

FEATURED PHOTO, Black and White Images group, 9/23/22

FEATURED PHOTO, Black and White Photography group, 8/16/22

FEATURED PHOTO, Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs group, 10/21/17

FEATURED PHOTO, UNESCO World Heritage Sites group, 10/18/17

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