Alcázar of Toledo

Toledo, Spain

The Alcázar of Toledo was originally a Roman palace from the 3rd century, but it was restored under Charles I (Holy Roman Emperor Charles V) and his son Philip II of Spain in the 1540s. In 1521, Hernán Cortés was received by Charles I at the Alcázar, following Cortes' conquest of the Aztecs.

The façades are Renaissance in style, and it has towers and crenellated defences according to a preliminary design by Alonso de Covarrubias, subsequently completed by Juan de Herrera. After the last reconstruction it became the site of the Army offices and museum.

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Founded: 1540s
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Chris Cozen (6 months ago)
The city of Toledo is rich with history from many cultures. It is a beautiful intact walled city with original buildings. Worth a visit of more than a few short hours.
Somthing toSee (6 months ago)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Visited the Museo del Ejército in Toledo with my family and had a fascinating time exploring the extensive military history of Spain. A must-visit for history enthusiasts!
Artur Victoria (8 months ago)
Current headquarters of the Army Museum in the city. Its construction dates back to Roman times. During the reigns of Alfonso VI and Alfonso X the Wise, it was rebuilt, giving rise to the first square plan fortress with corner towers. With Emperor Charles V it was rebuilt again, this time by the architect Alonso de Covarrubias. The facades are Renaissance, with turrets and defensive merlons, built according to the first features of Alonso de Covarrubias and later Juan de Herrera. After the last rebuilding, it houses army offices and the museum.
Wes Weston (8 months ago)
We were intrigued and delighted by Toledos' remarkable visible history. Just an hour south of Madrid, well worth a visit. Make sure to get a guide to help unlock the 3000+ history of this beautiful city.
Ollie Leat (9 months ago)
There are some really good exhibitions here however you should check online to see if the main fortress is open as there had been a small fire recently limiting where in the building you could go.
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