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Puerta del Sol
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The Puerta del Sol is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.
Nearby attractions
Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz
C. Cristo de la Luz, 22, 45002 Toledo, Spain
Puerta de Bisagra
C. Real del Arrabal, 26, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Círculo de Arte
Pl. San Vicente, 2, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Puerta de Valmardón
C. Cristo de la Luz, 20, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Convento de los Carmelitas Descalzos, Toledo
Pl. de Carmelitas Descalzos, 0, 45002 Toledo, Spain
Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
Calle Cardenal Cisneros, 1, 45002 Toledo, Spain
Paseo de La Vega
P.º Merchán, 3A, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Alcázar de Toledo
C. de la Union, s/n, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Army Museum
C. de la Paz, s/n, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Museo Postal y Telegráfico
C. Plata, 1, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Nearby restaurants
Cervecería La Abadía
C. Núñez de Arce, 3, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Restaurante Alfileritos 24
C. Alfileritos, 24, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Cervecería El Tirador
C. Real del Arrabal, 2, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Amor de mis Amores Restaurante Mexicano
C. Núñez de Arce, 11, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Restaurante Mexicano La Madrísima
C. Plata, 15, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Restaurante en Toledo, Nuevo Almacén Zocodover
C. Nueva, 7, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Totoro Sushi
C. Real del Arrabal, 8, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Restaurante Virgen De La Estrella 1
C. Airosas, ° 1, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Cafeteria Jerusalem
C. Cadenas, 5, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Restaurante El Arrabal
C. Real del Arrabal, 9, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Nearby hotels
Hotel Abad Toledo
C. Real del Arrabal, 1, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Hotel Sol
C. Azacanes, 15, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Hotel Real de Toledo
C. Real del Arrabal, 2-4, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Hostal YIT Puerta Bisagra
Cjón. Potro, 5, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Dobo Azacanes Hostal
C. Azacanes, 39, 45003 Toledo, Spain
Oasis Backpackers Hostel Toledo
C. Cadenas, 5, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Hotel Medina De Toledo
Bajada Desamparados, 2, 45003 Toledo, Spain
El Patio de Mi Casa
C. Sillería, 5, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Casa de los Mozárabes by Toledo AP
Cjón. Menores, 10, 45001 Toledo, Spain
Apartamentos Zocosol
C. de Carretas, 13, 45001 Toledo, Spain
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Puerta del Sol

Cjón. San José, 2, 45003 Toledo, Spain
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The Puerta del Sol is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.

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attractions: Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz, Puerta de Bisagra, Círculo de Arte, Puerta de Valmardón, Convento de los Carmelitas Descalzos, Toledo, Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo, Paseo de La Vega, Alcázar de Toledo, Army Museum, Museo Postal y Telegráfico, restaurants: Cervecería La Abadía, Restaurante Alfileritos 24, Cervecería El Tirador, Amor de mis Amores Restaurante Mexicano, Restaurante Mexicano La Madrísima, Restaurante en Toledo, Nuevo Almacén Zocodover, Totoro Sushi, Restaurante Virgen De La Estrella 1, Cafeteria Jerusalem, Restaurante El Arrabal
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Nearby attractions of Puerta del Sol

Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz

Puerta de Bisagra

Círculo de Arte

Puerta de Valmardón

Convento de los Carmelitas Descalzos, Toledo

Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo

Paseo de La Vega

Alcázar de Toledo

Army Museum

Museo Postal y Telegráfico

Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz

Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz

4.2

(2.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Puerta de Bisagra

Puerta de Bisagra

4.7

(4.8K)

Open 24 hours
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Círculo de Arte

Círculo de Arte

4.3

(1.4K)

Closed
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Puerta de Valmardón

Puerta de Valmardón

4.6

(66)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Things to do nearby

Vuelo en globo con desayuno y cava en Toledo
Vuelo en globo con desayuno y cava en Toledo
Mon, Dec 8 • 7:00 AM
Calle Tornerías, 19, Toledo, 45001
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Bodega Tavera: Visita
Bodega Tavera: Visita
Tue, Dec 9 • 12:00 PM
Carretera Valmojado, 0, Arcicóllar, 45182
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Candlelight: Tributo a Hans Zimmer
Candlelight: Tributo a Hans Zimmer
Sun, Dec 14 • 5:00 PM
Pl. San Vicente, 2, 45001 Toledo, 45001
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Nearby restaurants of Puerta del Sol

Cervecería La Abadía

Restaurante Alfileritos 24

Cervecería El Tirador

Amor de mis Amores Restaurante Mexicano

Restaurante Mexicano La Madrísima

Restaurante en Toledo, Nuevo Almacén Zocodover

Totoro Sushi

Restaurante Virgen De La Estrella 1

Cafeteria Jerusalem

Restaurante El Arrabal

Cervecería La Abadía

Cervecería La Abadía

4.3

(4.4K)

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Restaurante Alfileritos 24

Restaurante Alfileritos 24

4.4

(2.9K)

$$

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Cervecería El Tirador

Cervecería El Tirador

3.7

(581)

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Amor de mis Amores Restaurante Mexicano

Amor de mis Amores Restaurante Mexicano

4.8

(899)

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La Puerta del Sol es una construcción defensiva situada en el lado norte de la ciudad de Toledo, que existía en el siglo I d. C. adosada a la muralla romana en forma de sencillo torreón de grandes sillares.

Sucesivas modificaciones fueron retocando su fisonomía original. Los musulmanes la convierten en una potente torre cuadrada; en el último tercio del siglo XIV, con el arzobispo Pedro Tenorio, aparece como una de las puertas más importantes de entrada a la ciudad; en el siglo XVI el corregidor Gutiérrez Tello decora la fachada norte con el gran medallón de mármol, con la escena de la imposición de la casulla a San Ildefonso y en el siglo XVII se añaden las pinturas con las figuras de la Luna y el Sol (de aquí su actual nombre).

Actualmente vemos una construcción donde predomina el estilo del mudéjar toledano (realizado con verdugadas de ladrillo, formando geometrías, con series de arquillos ciegos entrecruzados), sobre una base de materiales procedentes de épocas anteriores como son los grandes sillares de granito (en las partes bajas y las jambas), el sillarejo ( en sus lienzos), o los arcos de herradura y apuntados de los vanos.

La planta del edificio esta formada por una zona central flanqueada por dos torreones, uno de planta rectangular empotrado en la muralla y el torreón exterior, de planta semicircular con matacanes en su exterior. Internamente consta en dos cuerpos, más la azotea:

a) El primer cuerpo o cuerpo bajo tiene dos tramos cubiertos con una bóveda de nervadura cuatripartita y otra baída, separados ambos por el rastrillo. Un estrecho postigo da acceso a una empinada escalera que conduce al segundo cuerpo o de guardia. b) El segundo cuerpo consta de una nave abovedada y otra más pequeña adosada a la anterior. c) Por último se encuentra la azotea rodeada de merlones, a la que se accede por una escalera procedente del segundo cuerpo, siendo un mirador desde el que se contempla el barrio del arrabal de la ciudad.

La fachada principal (lado norte) está compuesta por un cuerpo central con un gran arco túmido (o de herradura apuntada), encuadrado por un alfiz, que enmarca otro de herradura islámico. El conjunto se remata con un paño decorativo de arcos entrecruzados, realizados en ladrillo.

Como elementos defensivos aparecen las buhardas (habitáculos cuyo suelo tiene una abertura alargada y estrecha) situados encima de los accesos de la puerta, los matacanes (paramentos voladizos sostenidos por ménsulas o contrafuertes) sobresaliendo en las paredes exteriores y el rastrillo o gran reja metálica calada acabada en puntas, a modo...

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The Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun) is a historic city gate in Toledo, Spain, built in the late 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller. Here are some interesting facts about it: Its name comes from the sun and moon that were once painted on either side of a medallion above the arch.The medallion still remains and depicts the ordination of Saint Ildephonsus, the patron saint of Toledo. The gate was built during the Christian reconquest of Spain from the Moors and was one of the main entrances to the walled city. While the gate itself is no longer there, the entrance remains an interesting piece of...

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Puerta del Sol o Puerta Baja de la Herrería -al estar aquí situados dichos talleres- (s. XIV), en el lado N. de la muralla -calle Real del Arrabal, calleja de San José, calle de Carretas- en Toledo. Puerta de torre albarrana -torre que está fuera de la muralla, como primera línea de defensa, aunque comunicada- en origen del s. X -si bien existía ya en el s. I adosada a la muralla romana-, torre cuadrada modificada (ff.s. XII) -reino taifa de Toledo- y con reforma mudéjar (ff. s. XIV) de influencia nazarí, pues estaba muy deteriorada por la guerra; tiene caracter conmemorativo, más triunfal que defensivo, y fue pagada por los caballeros hospitalarios, siendo arzobispo don Pedro Tenorio (1377-99). Da acceso a la medina -barrio árabe-. El arco de herradura de acceso está recogido por un gran arco túmido o de herradura apuntado. Almenas, merlones, friso y arcos -de acceso y lobulados entrelazados- son de ladrillo visto. Granito en la base. Recibe su nombre del gran medallón en altorrelieve de mármol de la cara extramuros (s. XVI), facturado por orden del corregidor de Toledo (1572-79) don Juan Gutiérrez Tello (+ 1679), alférez mayor de Sevilla, que eliminara más de 100 inscripciones hispano-árabes, supuestamente mágicas, de los muros de la ciudad y, como no, de esta torre, por orden del rey Felipe II de España (1556-98) y con la asistencia 'técnica' de monseñor don Sancho Busto de Villegas (+ 1681), gobernador de la archidiócesis en ausencia -juzgado y condenado por herejía (luteranismo), arrestado en 1559- del arzobispo (1558) el navarro Bartolomé Carranza de Miranda (+ 1576)-; cuya escena representa la 'imposición de la casulla a San Ildefonso' -emblema de la Catedral-, con las posteriores pinturas del Sol junto a la Luna (s. XVII) -reinterpretación simbólica-, en una curiosa representación dentro de un...

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✅ Check out - Itinerary below 👇🏼 📍Toledo is a great day trip if you are visiting Madrid. It is only a 30-minute train ride. 🏰 Beauty of Toledo is in its gothic and Medieval architecture, it really makes you think you are on the set of Game of Thrones. Definitely an amazing destination, not to miss!! 📌 Cucharadepalo for quick breakfast – coffee and breakfast sandwich for 2.50. I had smoked salmon sandwich, was so good! They have an outside shaded area, which is where we ate. 📌 Puente de San Martín – famous bridge to enter Toledo, you will feel like a knight walking on the bridge into the gates of the city 📌 Alcázar 📌 Walk around and simply get lost in the city!! 📌Benipan for quick snack - we randomly stumbled on this tiny bakery – OMG WOW! The best chocolate croissant I have ever had!!! Came back half hour later for more, but it was sold out! 📌Catedral Primada – best example of gothic architecture in Spain, absolutely beautiful 📌Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes – really beautiful and a peaceful place 📌 Puerta del Sol – this is a northern city gate built at the end of the 14th century 📌 Taberna Skala for lunch. Some of our favorites were Iberian Jamon with bread, sangria, and beer. Delish! 📌 Mirador Del Valle – A viewpoint outside of the city that overlooks back at the gated Toledo. We hiked and it took us about 45 minutes (it was HOT)!! 📌 Roman thermal baths 📌 El Greco museum ✨Would you visit Toledo? ✨Where have you gone that you absolutely loved? ✨Follow for more travel tips @travelswithmr #damestravel #passionpassport #darlingescapes #travel #city #beautifulcity #travelbucketlist #travelinpiration #beautifuldestinations #sheisnotlost #europe #spain #toledo #visittoledo #gothic #medieval #got #gameofthrones #castles #cathedral #church #synagogue #mosque #spring #summer #2023
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The Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun) is a historic city gate in Toledo, Spain, built in the late 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller. Here are some interesting facts about it: Its name comes from the sun and moon that were once painted on either side of a medallion above the arch.The medallion still remains and depicts the ordination of Saint Ildephonsus, the patron saint of Toledo. The gate was built during the Christian reconquest of Spain from the Moors and was one of the main entrances to the walled city. While the gate itself is no longer there, the entrance remains an interesting piece of Toledo's history.
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The Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun) is a historic city gate in Toledo, Spain, built in the late 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller. Here are some interesting facts about it: Its name comes from the sun and moon that were once painted on either side of a medallion above the arch.The medallion still remains and depicts the ordination of Saint Ildephonsus, the patron saint of Toledo. The gate was built during the Christian reconquest of Spain from the Moors and was one of the main entrances to the walled city. While the gate itself is no longer there, the entrance remains an interesting piece of Toledo's history.
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