Castle · Toledo, Spain
Alcázar of Toledo
The Alcázar of Toledo is a stone fortification located in the highest part of Toledo, Spain.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Toledo, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Coordinates | 39.8581° N, 4.0206° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Alcázar of Toledo is known for
The Alcázar of Toledo is a stone fortification located in the highest part of Toledo, Spain.
About Alcázar of Toledo
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. Most of the building was rebuilt between 1939 and 1957 after the siege of the Alcázar during the Spanish Civil War.
History
Once used as a Roman palace in the 3rd century, it was turned into a fortress in the 10th century during the reign of Cordoba Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III. It was restored under Charles I (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) and his son Philip II of Spain in the 1540s. In 1521, Hernán Cortés was received by Charles I at the Alcázar, following Cortes' conquest of the Aztecs.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Toledo |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) |
| Distance from the airport | 48.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) · Madrid, Spain · 49.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alcázar of Toledo?
The Alcázar of Toledo is a stone fortification located in the highest part of Toledo, Spain.
Where is Alcázar of Toledo located?
Alcázar of Toledo is in Toledo, Spain. Its coordinates are 39.8581° N, 4.0206° W.
How do I get to Alcázar of Toledo?
The nearest town is Toledo, and the nearest airport is Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD), about 48.2 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Alcázar of Toledo?
Once used as a Roman palace in the 3rd century, it was turned into a fortress in the 10th century during the reign of Cordoba Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III. It was restored under Charles I (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) and his son Philip II of Spain in the 1540s.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcázar_of_Toledo — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1326589 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.