Attractions and Places To See around Mata De Alcántara - Top 20

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”:

The Church of Santa María de Almocóvar, located in the Plaza de España in Alcántara (Cáceres), is one of the most emblematic churches in Extremadura and has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest since 1987. Inside, several pieces of interest are preserved: the tomb of Commander Antonio Bravo de Jerez, made by Lucas Mitata; five panels by Luis de Morales; a recumbent Christ, attributed to Martínez Montañés; a sculpture by Sebastián de Paz from 1639; the tomb of Master Yáñez de la Barbuda; and the baptismal font where Saint Peter of Alcántara was baptized.

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

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”:

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”:

Its current state is a ruin, although on the facade of the monument you can see the coat of arms presiding over the door. It is a work that was never completed, although despite everything the façade shows the desired purpose that its promoters had. The façade symmetrically divides the composition, oriented into three floors, with three openings on each side. The central structure opens on the lower floor framed with two superb columns of Tuscan order that support a classic frieze of triglyphs and metopes, with an entablature for a balcony with two new columns of the same style as the lower ones. The finish on the third floor is a curvilinear pediment split to place a marble shield with the arms of the Roco. The first and second floors are decorated with triangular pediments, and the corners are crossed by boxed pilasters.

Some pieces of interest are preserved inside: the tomb of Commander Antonio Bravo of Jerez, made by Lucas Mitata; five panels by Luis de Morales; a Recumbent Christ, attributed to Martínez Montañés; a carving by Sebastián de Paz from 1639; the tomb of Master Yáñez de la Barbuda, and the font where San Pedro de Alcántara was baptized.

Manor houses and palaces. An example of the construction boom promoted by the rich nobility and clergy linked to the Military Order and settled in Alcántara since the 13th century, numerous palaces were built such as: Casa de Bernardo de Aldana, Casa de los Aldana, Casa de los Arias QuintanaDueñas, House of the Perero, House of Vélez Suárez, House of the Cabrera, House of the Pacheco, Palace of the Barco, House of the Clavería, House of the Barrantes Maldonado, one of the oldest families in Alcántara, Palace of the Roco Campofrío, with a monumental façade that indicates the importance of this lineage, Palacio de los Aponte where the heraldic shields of the Aldana, Zúñiga, Rocha, Ovando and Aponte families stand out, Palace of the Topete Escobar, House of the Oviedo, popularly known as “Casa de los Calderones”, due to the cauldron on the shields of its façade, it has two topless towers.