Bridge of the Month No 90
I half promised South Bridge Edinburgh this month but my head was turned by a visit to Spain for a workshop organised by UIC. I made use of my new freedom to stay over the weekend. What is there in Madrid that I must see? Go to Toledo they said, it’s only 30 mins on the high speed train and the bridge Alcantara is wonderful.
I had no idea there were two Alcantaras. al-QanTarah (???????) means "the bridge", says Wikipedia, which explains that. Many more then, I guess, but these both cross the Tagus. The other is more famous, possibly for good reason but this was well worth a visit.
MA at Laurel Keeley Ceramics
6 年I love that Bill!
Professor Emeritus
6 年Hi Bill. There are also many amazing bridges, both old and new, in northern Spain. Have you explored Asturias and Galicia?
Associate at COWI
6 年Certainly a fantastic setting. Almost expect El Cid to come riding across from the medieval city!
Head of Designs and Chief Engineer at DMA
6 年What architectural or structural characteristics set it apart that made you give it the award?