Walls of Talavera de la Reina

The Walls of Talavera de la Reina are a medieval fortification system with multiple enclosures defended by square and semicircular towers built from stone and brick. These towers are spaced along the perimeter to protect the settlement within.

The fortification began construction under Abd al-Rahman III in the 9th century, forming the core settlement known as La Villa. Over subsequent centuries the walls underwent modifications to adapt to changing military technologies and threats.

The walls remain woven into the city's layout and show how the settlement protected itself across many centuries. You can see at several points how these fortifications shaped the space between streets and the old urban form is still visible today.

The remaining wall sections are spread across different streets and can be explored on foot, including areas along Carnicerías, Corredera del Cristo, Charcón, and Ronda del Cañillo. Taking time to visit multiple points helps you understand how the fortification originally surrounded the city.

Roman tombstones and temple fragments are built directly into the walls, visible at various points along the structure. These reused stones show how later builders incorporated materials from much older monuments that once stood in the region.