Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo
The Convent of the Calced Augustinians is an Augustinian convent located in Toledo, Spain. The word calzadas translates to "calced" in English, referring to the fact that the community wore shoes, rather than going barefoot as other religious orders did.Photo: Antonio.velez, CC BY-SA 3.0 es.
- Type: Monastery
- Description: Toledo
- Also known as: “Convento de Agustinas (Las Gaitanas)”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hercules cave and Mosque of Cristo de la Luz.
Hercules cave
Public building
Photo: Eunostos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Cave of Hercules is a subterranean vaulted space dating back to Roman times located in the alley of San Ginés in the city of Toledo, Spain. The cave is under a building located where the Church of San Ginés, Toledo stood until 1841.
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 period of Muslim rule. Mosque of Cristo de la Luz is situated 180 metres north of Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo.
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 380 metres east of Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo.
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 Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo.
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 6 km southwest of Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo.
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 southeast of Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo.
Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo
- Categories: convent, building, and religion
- Location: Toledo, Toledo Province, Castile-La Mancha, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.85903° or 39° 51′ 33″ northLongitude
-4.02479° or 4° 1′ 29″ westOpen location code
8CFQVX5G+J3OpenStreetMap ID
way 114688398OpenStreetMap feature
building=monasteryWikidata ID
Q5552537
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In Other Languages
“Convent of the Calced Augustinians, Toledo” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Convento de las Agustinas Calzadas”
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