San Martin Bridge
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Why go
- See the 40-metre central arch, a span very few arch bridges had achieved at the time.
- See the fortified towers at both ends; the newer tower dates from the 16th century.
- View the Tagus meander and Toledo’s walled city from the bridge.
Know before you go
- The pedestrian bridge is open 24 hours every day.
Interesting facts6
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The bridge is built entirely of ashlar masonry.
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It appears in Ignacio Zuloaga’s 1913 portrait of Maurice Barrès, “Barrès devant Tolède”.
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The bridge is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural, a Spanish cultural heritage designation.
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Its five Gothic arches differ in size to suit the rocky river terrain.
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Its builders may have used Alcántara Bridge as a model, adding arches to cross the wider Tajo here.
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The Ayuntamiento de Toledo and Castilla-La Mancha’s regional government jointly manage and protect it.
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History
An inscription on the inner wall of the entrance tower records the widening and paving works, accompanied by an imperial coat of arms flanked by two seated kings.
- Around 1355Pedro I of Castile set fire to the bridge gates.
- 1368The bridge suffered further damage.
- Late 14th centuryArchbishop Pedro Tenorio had the bridge built as Toledo’s western entrance.
- During Carlos II’s reignThe bridge approaches were widened.
- A century laterThe approaches were paved.
How to get there
- On footThe bridge stands at Bajada San Martín, 45004 Toledo, on the western side of the city.
Sources: Puente de San Martín (Toledo) - Wikipedia · San Martin's Bridge — Toledo, Spain · Puente de San Martín (Toledo) - Wikipedia · Puente de San Martín (Toledo) - Wikipedia · Pont de San Martín - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026
- Website
- sanmartinsbridge.com/
Questions and answers
Why are San Martin Bridge’s arches different sizes?
Its five Gothic arches were shaped to suit the rocky river terrain.
Which bridge served Toledo’s eastern entrance?
The older Puente de Alcántara complemented San Martin Bridge’s western crossing.
What may have inspired San Martin Bridge’s design?
Its builders may have used Alcántara Bridge as a model, adding arches to cross the wider Tagus here.
What is San Martin Bridge’s legend?
A legend tells of the architect’s wife setting a fire to prevent the bridge from collapsing at its inauguration.
Who manages San Martin Bridge?
Toledo’s city council and the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha jointly manage and protect it.
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