This gate was attached to the old city walls and marked the southern limit of the medieval town. It was the start of the old road to Toledo and is now the way out to new residential districts on the other side of the River Manzanares. The modern market with the same name nearby houses a wide variety of shops selling antiques and crafts. The gate is a semicircular arch with smaller rectangular doors on each side, Ionic columns and military coats-of-arms decorating the upper part. It was started during José Bonaparte's reign and finished during the rule of his succesor, Fernando VII.
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Fantastic
The location is wonderful with the Toledo Gate in the front. Our room faced the gate and it was just so awesome. Very close walk to the Metro a...
not too bad
This hotel was a little out of the way. But bus stops are right next to the hotel that can take you to all the major sights. Buses are only 1 e...
Good location, food disastrous!
I stayed in Madrid in Hotel Puerta de Toledo for one week in July 2008. The hotel is in a good location, "far from the madding crowd"...
If Cost is Your Only Consideration! (Los Angeles, CA)
Landing in Madrid on a red-eye flight from the US...I arrived at the Hotel Puerta de Toledo (via taxi) and was instantly greeted by friendly en...
Nice hotel, except for some Reception staff
I stayed here for four nights in late June 2008. The room was a bit spartan, but fine for a 'no-frills' single traveller. The location is not v...
Great view of Madrid
The Puerta de Toledo met our budget for our trip to Europe (Spain was our last stop). We asked for a triple as my wife's son would join us. He ...
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