Roman bridge in Lugo

Roman Bridge and Bridge Gate

This bridge connecting the city with Calahorra Tower is believed to have been built in the era of Augustus.

Roman Bridge (Salamanca)

Roman Bridge over the Albarregas River

Roman Bridge over the Guadiana River

It was the first construction that was made in the Roman town of Emérita Augusta to strategically protect the colony from possible attacks.

San Antón Bridge

San Martín Bridge

Built in the Middle Ages and dating to around the 13th century, the bridge was later rebuilt almost entirely.

Bridge over the Arga River

Bridge over the Sella River

Known as the Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís, the “Puente Vieyu” or “Puentón”, this is one of the best-known symbols of the Principality of Asturias.

Third Millennium Bridge

This bridge in Zaragoza spanning the Ebro river was built on the occasion of the 2008 Universal Exhibition. This work of engineering combines aesthetics and technology.

Toledo Bridge

Viejo Bridge in Besalú

Villasabariego Bridge

La Viñuela Bridge

Zubizuri bridge

Mediaeval Bridges

Puerta de Alcalá Gate

Caliphal Gate

Puerta del Cambrón gate

This gate owes its name to the spiny buckthorn bushes all around it which are known in Spanish as cambroneras.

Doña Urraca gateway

This imposing gateway is extremely well conserved and was the most important in the mediaeval walls which protected the old centre of the town of Zamora, which was also known by the name of 'la bien cercada' (the well-defended').

Nueva de Bisagra Gate

Revellín Gateway

Seville Gate

This is one of the elements that best represents the Carmona archaeological site.

Puerta del Sol, Madrid

The Puerta del Sol is one of Madrid's main hubs. The first buildings surrounding this area were begun in the 16th century, although the square assumed the importance it has today with the construction of the Casa de Correos post office building in 1768.

Puerta del Sol (Toledo)

It was built by the Hospitaller Knights as a gateway to the walled city in the 13th century.

The Puerta de Toledo (Ciudad Real)

This door is the only remaining relic of the Real Alcázar of Ciudad Real.

Puerta de Toledo (Madrid)

Standing 19 metres high and inaugurated in 1827, it was the last monumental gate to be built in Madrid. This impressive granite construction began to be erected in 1812 on Joseph Bonaparte´s orders. ...

Puerta de Alfonso VI gate

These are the only surviving remains of the Arab wall.

Gateway in the city wall: Socorro, Agua, de Sevilla and Buey

San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Royal Academy of History

Real Alcázar Palace of Seville

The Real Alcázar in Seville is a group of palaces surrounded by a wall. Peter the Cruel rebuilt the old Almohad building to establish a royal residence in the 14th century. It has contributions from all periods, although Mudejar and Renaissance styles are predominant.

Chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

Chapel of the Oidor

Chapel of El Pilar

Royal Chapel

Converted into a symbol of the monarchy's influence in Granada.