Puente de San Martin - Toledo's Medieval Bridge: To the west of the old town of Toledo, under the watchful view of the Monasterio San Juan de los Reyes is the Puente de San Martin  or San Martin Bridge. Built in the Middle Ages, this bridge crosses the Tagus River in Toledo and is part of the city's medieval heritage. The Puente de San Martin was built in the middle of the 14th century to replace an earlier bridge in the area that had been destroyed during the war between Don Pedro I … [Read more...]

The Legend of Puente de San Martin - How One Woman Saved Her Husband from Disgrace: It is often said that behind every successful man, there stands a woman and one of the more appealing legends from Toledo involves the Puente de San Martin (San Martin Bridge) and how one smart woman saved her husband from disgrace... if not death! Puente de San Martin is located to the west of the old city of Toledo.  Built in the Middle Ages, this bridge crosses the Tagus River in Toledo and is part of … [Read more...]