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Built over the Tagus River near the current Alcántara, in the province of Cáceres, the Alcántara bridge is one of the most beautiful and important examples of Roman civil engineering. Despite being shorter than the one in Mérida and with fewer arches, it is much higher and above all more impressive. The complex is made up of three very different parts: the bridge, the central triumphal arch and a small rectangular temple measuring 5.60 x 4.10 metres. This building consists of a staircase, two Tuscan columns, an entablature and a classical pediment. A restored plaque indicates the name of its builder and reminds us that the bridge will last “as long as the world lasts”:

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Enjoy a peaceful walk in nature and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

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The Church of Santiago in Estorninos, a district of the municipality of Alcántara, in the province of Cáceres, Autonomous Community of Extremadura, Spain, is a building with a rich history. Although its origin dates back to the 15th century, it has undergone modifications over time.

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Small town in the municipality of Alcántara.

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The menhir is located on a small hill or headland, hence its name. It is one of the few known menhirs in Alta Extremadura and, perhaps, one of the oldest megaliths in the region.

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Incredible views from the north side of the reservoir.

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In the epicenter of the Tajo Internacional Natural Park Alcántara means “the bridge” and not in vain, next to this town near the Portuguese border, is its famous Roman bridge over the Tagus River. It was declared a National Monument in 1924 and has a height of more than 70 meters. It dates back to the 2nd century AD. and its size and excellent state of conservation make it a must-visit place.

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Built over the Tagus River near present-day Alcántara, in the province of Cáceres, the Alcántara Bridge is one of the most beautiful and important examples of Roman civil engineering. Despite being shorter than that of Mérida and with fewer arches, it is much higher and above all more impressive. The complex is made up of three distinct parts: the bridge, the central triumphal arch and a small rectangular temple measuring 5.60 x 4.10 meters. This building consists of a staircase, two Tuscan columns, an entablature and a classical pediment. A restored plaque indicates the name of its builder and reminds us that the bridge will last “as long as the world lasts”:

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It is worth highlighting the wonderful stairs of the Convent with its 107 spiral steps.

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Built in the 16th century, this historic building is in the Renaissance style with a Gothic cloister and three naves with Plateresque ornamentation inside. It was restored by the Iberdrola Spain Foundation and currently hosts frequent cultural activities such as English courses for students and teachers in the community or the Classical Theater Festival. To learn in detail about this monument and its more than five centuries of history, they organize free guided tours thanks to the Iberdrola foundation.

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The walk reaches Estorninos and the beautiful stone Church of Santiago Apóstol. The small town is the head of the Cañada Real de Gata route.

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Climb above the parking lot to have a better view of the José María de Oriol Reservoir Dam - Alcántara II. Incredible views of the historic center of Alcántara.

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A large upright stone, which was assembled as part of prehistoric stone circles, which were placed on hill sites.

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The Alcántara Bridge, of Roman origin, was built between the years 104 and 106 and declared, in 1924, an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Monument. It stands out, above all, for its grandeur and for the firmness that it preserves today, almost intact despite being almost two thousand years old. Its 58.20 meters high and 194 meters long make it a beautiful work, halfway between engineering and art.

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About 3 km northwest of Mata de Alcántara you reach the incredible natural rock formation called Peña Carnicera, one of the most spectacular and interesting Extremaduran rock altars.

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The Roman bridge of Alcántara was built in the 2nd century and is surprising for its excellent state of preservation. It has six arches and huge pillars that rise more than 50 meters above the waters of the Tagus. This is a monumental and beautiful example of the great works of Roman civil engineering.

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The viewpoint of Las Monjas gets its name from its proximity to the convent of the Monjas Comendadoras in the city of Alcántara. It is located at one of the gates of the walled enclosure and offers beautiful views of the Roman bridge over the Tagus River, the Arab citadel and part of the walls.

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The convent of San Benito is located in the city of Alcántara. The convent was built in the 16th century and stands out for its majestic church and its beautiful cloister with an interior patio.

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Mata de Alcántara is a municipality in Extremadura located a few kilometers from the border with Portugal. The town is surrounded by meadows and riverside forests, and has beautiful religious buildings.

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A place that could well be paradise in summer, it is one of the most beautiful bathing areas in Extremadura. When the Alcántara reservoir was built, too many stones were needed to build the dam. From this quarry came many

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