Collins, W. W. (William Wiehe), b. 1862 · London : Heinemann; New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 264
in the illus-tration of the Alcantara Bridge rising a great squaremass on the top of the hill. It was the fortressand palace of Moorish days. Alvaro de Luna hada share in its alteration and Herrera completed itto the present size by additions executed forPhilip II. Many a time has it been sacked by… … TOLEDO Both Toledos bridges are magnificent. TheAlcantara, crossed on the way from the station,has but a couple of arches which span the mightyriver at a great height. It is defended by a gate-way at either end, that on the inner side being theMoorish Tower in my sketch. The Bridge ofSaint Martin…
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