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Alcázar fortress in Toledo
Contact details
C/ Unión, s/n
45001
Toledo
(Castile-La Mancha)
museje@et.mde.es
http://www.museo.ejercito.es
Tel.:+34 925238800
Fax.:+34 925238915
Location
- Autonomous region:
- Castile-La Mancha
- Province/Island:
- Toledo
Description
It is today the site of the city's Army Museum. Its construction dates from Roman times. During the reigns of Alfonso VI and Alfonso X 'the Wise' it was rebuilt and became the first example of a square fortress with towers on the corners. It was once again rebuilt under Emperor Charles V, on this occasion by the architect Alonso de Covarrubias. The façades are Renaissance in style, and it has towers and crenellated defences according to a preliminary design by Alonso de Covarrubias, subsequently completed by Juan de Herrera. After the last reconstruction it became the site of the Army offices and museum.
- Construction:
- Alcázar fortress
- Artistic period:
- Renaissance
- Historic period:
- 16th century
Practical information
Schedule
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From 11:00 to 17:00
Closing days: Wednesday
Prices
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General:
€5
Reduced: €2,5
Children: Admission free
Sunday
Admission free
Services
Audio guide, Cafe, Guided tours, Shop