Toledo: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Church
- Historical place
- Museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Gothic architecture
- History museum
- Art museum
- Romanesque architecture
- Mosque
Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Nestled in the historic city of Toledo, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes stands as a remarkable testament to Spain's rich religious and architectural heritage. Founded by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile to commemorate their victory at...
Museum of the Army
Nestled within the historic city of Toledo, Spain, the Army Museum (Museo del Ejército) stands as a testament to the country's rich military history. Housed in the Alcázar of Toledo, a stone fortification that looms over the city's landscape, the museum offers an...
Puente de Alcántara
The Puente de Alcántara is a historic bridge that spans the Tagus River in the ancient city of Toledo, Spain. This architectural marvel dates back to the Roman period when it was first constructed to provide access to the city.
Puente de San Martín
The Puente de San Martín stands as a historic emblem of the ancient city of Toledo, Spain. This majestic medieval bridge, constructed of stone, spans the width of the Tagus River and serves as a testament to the engineering prowess of its era.
Castillo de San Servando
Perched atop a hill overlooking the Tagus River, the Castillo de San Servando stands as a testament to Toledo's medieval past. This fortress, originally built in the 11th century, was constructed to protect the ancient city of Toledo, Spain, from potential invaders.
Hospital de Tavera
Nestled in the historic city of Toledo, Spain, the Hospital de Tavera stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. This Renaissance building, constructed between 1541 and 1603, was originally a hospital and now serves as a museum, preserving the...
Archbishop's Palace of Toledo
The Archbishop's Palace of Toledo, a historic edifice with a formidable presence, stands as a testament to the grandeur of medieval architecture in the heart of Toledo, Spain. This imposing castle, serving as the residence of the Archbishops of Toledo since the 13th...
Church of Santiago
Nestled in the historic city of Toledo, Spain, the Church of Santiago stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural and religious heritage. This sacred site is one of the many churches that adorn the city known for its medieval streets and a history that spans...
Alcázar of Toledo
The Alcázar of Toledo stands as an imposing fortress perched atop the highest point in the city of Toledo, Spain. With its commanding views and strategic location, the Alcázar has been a pivotal site throughout Spanish history.
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is a city gate of Toledo, Spain, built in the late 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller. The medallion above the arch of the gate depicts the ordination of the Visigothic Ildephonsus, Toledo's patron saint.
Church of Santo Tomé
The Iglesia de Santo Tomé is a church located in the historical center of the city of Toledo, and was founded after the reconquest of this city by King Alfonso VI of León. It appears quoted in the 12th century, as constructed on the site of an old mosque of the 11th century.
Convento de las Carmelitas Descalzas de San José
The Convento de las Carmelitas Descalzas de San José of Toledo is a monastic building dating from the second half of the 16th century. The Toledan community of Discalced Carmelites was founded by St. Teresa of Ávila herself. Being the resting house of Saint Teresa in the city.
Puerta de los Doce Cantos
The Puerta de los Doce Cantos is a city gate located in the city of Toledo, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. This is the most modest of all the gates in this city.
Puerta de Bisagra
The Puerta de Bisagra is a city gate of Toledo, Spain. The structure was constructed in the 10th century, in the time of the Moorish Taifa of Toledo in Islamic Al-Andalus.
Cave of Hercules
The Cave of Hercules is a subterranean vaulted space dating back to Roman times located in the alley of San Ginés in the city of Toledo, Spain. The cave is under a building located where the Church of San Ginés, Toledo stood until 1841.
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