Muralla de Toledo
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,311 contributions
May 2019
Seeing this ancient walls was for me a sign that I have arrived at another era, an ancient city. Our drop off was way below the walls and getting to the top where the city began was an interesting accent. The wall themselves are imposing and magnificent.
Written April 30, 2020
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,137 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Toledo was walled several times.
The first city walls were built by the Romans, remains of some Roman walls can still be found today.
Stones of these walls were reused during reconstruction by the Visigoths, who tripled the walls in size.
The Visigoths renewed the former walls and sculpted inscriptions in city gates.
Those inscriptions were destroyed by the Muslims, and other inscriptions were made in 1575 by the Corregidor Juan Gutiérrez Tello.
The Arabs enlarged the walls and the city of Toledo. After the Reconquista, the walls were again enlarged and new gates were constructed.
The first city walls were built by the Romans, remains of some Roman walls can still be found today.
Stones of these walls were reused during reconstruction by the Visigoths, who tripled the walls in size.
The Visigoths renewed the former walls and sculpted inscriptions in city gates.
Those inscriptions were destroyed by the Muslims, and other inscriptions were made in 1575 by the Corregidor Juan Gutiérrez Tello.
The Arabs enlarged the walls and the city of Toledo. After the Reconquista, the walls were again enlarged and new gates were constructed.
Written July 4, 2023
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SanDiegoMal
san diego46 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Don't miss walking through this beautiful gateway. Take your time and be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Every alley is a delight to explore.
Written May 20, 2019
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Mike K
Phoenix, AZ1,284 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Toledo, going back to the Romans, was always meant to be a fortress. The successive generations of strata of foundations for which are on display in in the Alcazar. I believe you must experience the formidability of the walls from the outside( using the on/off bus, the bridges, or the circle park at the base) as well as the top of the walls for which there is an elevator. Then you will get a clear understanding of how Toledo was a strategic lynchpin to Iberia all the way up to the Spanish Civil War.
Written October 27, 2016
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,208 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Muralla de Toledo, generally translated as the Walls of Toledo have existed since Roman times.
Surrounding the old town itself is on a steep rocky outcrop and naturally fortified by the deep Tagus River which also helped to serve as a natural defense during medieval times.
Among the most important gates are; Alfonso VI, Alcantara and the Twelve Songs. The two main bridges being the San Martin and Alcantara.
A series of escalators will get you up into the city, or if you prefer some exercise, you can take the manual stairs just on the right.
This area was part of our overall guided tour of this magnificent historical district.
Only the outer walls and views, are free to the public.
Surrounding the old town itself is on a steep rocky outcrop and naturally fortified by the deep Tagus River which also helped to serve as a natural defense during medieval times.
Among the most important gates are; Alfonso VI, Alcantara and the Twelve Songs. The two main bridges being the San Martin and Alcantara.
A series of escalators will get you up into the city, or if you prefer some exercise, you can take the manual stairs just on the right.
This area was part of our overall guided tour of this magnificent historical district.
Only the outer walls and views, are free to the public.
Written December 2, 2015
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sonnia9
Chicago, IL43 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Beautiful town, that has a lot of interesting places, plenty of very nice little stores. this town deserves at least 2 days for you to hang out and enjoy the middle age atmosphere.
If you go to Madrid and didn't visit Toledo you're missing hanlf of Madrid history.
If you go to Madrid and didn't visit Toledo you're missing hanlf of Madrid history.
Written June 3, 2015
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Rezina
Bruce Peninsula, Canada10 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The ascent to the ancient walled city was ardous. With kids, this is particularly concerning. The pathways are not easy to walk on.
Written May 22, 2021
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,757 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Toledo’s City Walls were originally constructed by Romans, meaning 2,000 years ago. Visigoths subsequently expanded the fortifications and expanded the city walls, as did Arabs/Moors from North Africa with their invasion in 711AD. This particular site is the best preserved City Wall—“Muralla”. (Notice the Latin root of mural?) The Wall and arch/gate are adjacent to Alcántara Bridge and Gate. What is called a gate in Europe is an opening in the city wall, and at one time each arch utilized gates at either end of the arch. The purpose of the parapets atop the arch was to dump burning coals on the heads of invaders. Gruesome, but effective☺
Written June 23, 2017
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Sara H
Melbourne, Australia686 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
Stunning preserved ancient walls linking the gates of the city. Amazing views to be had from above. Probably one of the best walls in all the old cities we saw in Spain
Written October 5, 2016
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greekcypriot2009
Athens, Greece8,970 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Our walk around the city was pleasant. There were times we came closer to the city walls and others passing through narrow lanes.
The walls can be viewed from several points but there is a lot of walking up and downhill.
Be assured to have flat shoes on.
The walls can be viewed from several points but there is a lot of walking up and downhill.
Be assured to have flat shoes on.
Written May 5, 2016
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