ALCÁNTARA / CULTURAL DESTINATIONS / CULTURAL TOURISM
ROMAN BRIDGE Built between 104 and 106 AD, this impressive work of engineering continues to challenge the passage of time. It was elected Best Corner of the Repsol Guide in 2014.
Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, Sephardic Jews, Christians, military orders ... Is there anyone who has not crossed this bridge?
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NOT TO BE MISSED
Heritage: Roman Bridge, San Benito Convent, monumental ensemble, Menhir del Cabezo. Museums: International Tajo Nature Park Interpretation Centre
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lcántara is as ancient as the megalithic cultures which we can see by the numerous dolmens of the area and the Menhir del Cabezo. Its very name means "the bridge" (Al Qantara, as the Muslims called it), and its present location is due to this impressive structure on the Tagus River built during Roman rule. However its heritage goes much further due to the fact that it was the main headquarters of the Order of Alcántara. It has
Festivities and events: Alcántara Classical Theatre Festival / www.festivaldealcantara.es MORE INFO
Alcántara Tourism: www.alcantara.es
EVENT EXPERIENCE
SAN BENITO CONVENT
THE TWO BANDOLIERS
ALCÁNTARA CLASSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL On August nights, the San Benito Convent opens its doors to all who wish to enjoy the best national classical theatre; the gallery known as Galería de Carlos V acts as an evocative stage for an always ambitious theatre programme.
interesting examples like the San Benito Convent which is the se ing for a prestigious classical theatre festival, or the Santa María de Almocóvar Church where you will find pieces such as the tomb of the knight commander Antonio Bravo de Jerez, made by Lucas Mitata, five paintings by Luis de Morales, a statue of a lying Christ a ributed to Martínez Montañés and the basin where San Pedro de Alcántara, patron saint of Extremadura, was baptised. It is also a gateway to the International Tajo Nature Park, a magnificent example of biodiversity. 27