Puerta de Toledo, Madrid

Name: Puerta de Toledo
Address: Gta. de la Puerta de Toledo, Madrid, 28005, Spain

#131 among attractions in Madrid

City gate, Monuments and statues, Historical place

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The Puerta de Toledo is a gate located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. Construction began in 1812, but was not completed until 1827. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°24'23"N, 3°42'44"W

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Gta. de la Puerta de ToledoArganzuela (Imperial)Madrid 28005 Spain

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Puerta de Toledo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Rastro, Estadio Vicente Calderón, Monument to Eloy Gonzalo, Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great.

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Historic flea market held every Sunday
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Monuments and statues
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1700s place of worship with painted dome
Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, Madrid
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Baroque architecture, Pedro de Ribera, Bridge
Puente de Toledo, Madrid
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Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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0.5 miN
Bridge
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0.6 miNE
Square
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Palace
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Museum, Event space, Art gallery
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Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cervecería San Andrés, Madrid
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Which popular attractions are close to Puerta de Toledo?

Nearby attractions include Hospital of la Venerable Orden Tercera, Madrid (6 min walk), Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great, Madrid (8 min walk), El Rastro, Madrid (9 min walk), Calle de Toledo, Madrid (9 min walk).

How to get to Puerta de Toledo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Puerta de Toledo:

Bus

Pº Pontones - Ronda Segovia • Lines: 17, 41 (1 min walk)
Toledo - Puerta de Toledo • Lines: 17, 18, 23, 35, 41, N16, N26 (1 min walk)

Metro

Puerta de Toledo • Lines: L5 (3 min walk)
Pirámides • Lines: L5 (7 min walk)

Train

Pirámides (7 min walk)
Embajadores (13 min walk)