Puerta de Alcántara, Medieval city gate in Toledo, Spain.
The Puerta de Alcántara features double arches with a fortified design, incorporating both semicircular and horseshoe-shaped architectural elements into its structure.
Built during the Roman period and reconstructed under Moorish ruler Almanzor, this gate served as a crucial entry point for controlling goods and people entering Toledo.
The gate displays a statue of San Ildefonso and the coat of arms of the Catholic Monarchs, representing the integration of religious and royal symbols.
The gate stands at the eastern section of Toledo's old town, between Ronda Juanelo and Bajada Alcántara, facing the Tagus River.
Hidden beneath surrounding buildings until 1911, the gate underwent extensive restoration in the 1960s, revealing its original Umayyad architectural design.
Location: Toledo
GPS coordinates: 39.86029,-4.01829
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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