Puerta de Alcántara
Puerta de Alcántara is a city gate in Toledo, Castile-La Mancha. Puerta de Alcántara is situated nearby to the government office MUFACE, as well as near Paseo del mirador.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Alcázar of Toledo and Army Museum.
Alcázar of Toledo
Photo: Kadellar, CC BY-SA 3.0 es.
The Alcázar of Toledo is a stone fortification located in the highest part of Toledo, Spain. It is a large quadrangular building measuring 60 meters on a side, framed by four large towers 60 meters high, each crowned by the typical Madrid spire. Alcázar of Toledo is situated 320 metres southwest of Puerta de Alcántara.
Army Museum
Museum
Photo: Hameryko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Museum of the Army is a military museum in Toledo, Spain, devoted to the history of the Spanish Army. It is one of the National Museums of Spain and it is attached to the Ministry of Defence. Army Museum is situated 260 metres southwest of Puerta de Alcántara.
Mosque of Cristo de la Luz
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Mosque of Cristo de la Luz is a Catholic chapel and former mosque located in Toledo, Spain. It is one of the ten mosques that existed in the city during the Moorish period. Mosque of Cristo de la Luz is situated 500 metres west of Puerta de Alcántara.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cobisa and Argés.
Cobisa
Village
Photo: Rodelar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cobisa is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the municipality has a population of 3207 inhabitants. Cobisa is situated 6 km south of Puerta de Alcántara.
Argés
Village
Photo: Cmtejeda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Argés is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the municipality had a population of 4,309. Argés is situated 7 km southwest of Puerta de Alcántara.
Burguillos de Toledo
Village
Photo: Asociaburgus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Burguillos de Toledo is a municipality located in the province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2006 census, the municipality has a population of 1993 inhabitants. Burguillos de Toledo is situated 7 km south of Puerta de Alcántara.
Puerta de Alcántara
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Categories: tourism, city gate, and historic site
- Location: Toledo, Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.86032° or 39° 51′ 37″ northLongitude
-4.01833° or 4° 1′ 6″ westOpen location code
8CFQVX6J+4MOpenStreetMap ID
node 6791427364OpenStreetMap feature
historic=city_gateOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
“Puerta de Alcántara” goes by many names.
- French: “Porte d’Alcántara”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include MUFACE and Paseo del mirador.
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