Toledo Castles
Almonacid Castle
Castle of Arab origin, given by Alfonso VI to the cathedral of
Toledo. It was reformed by the archbishop Tenorio, at the end
of XIV century, and bought by the counts of Mora during XVIII
century. In 1809, the troops of general Venegas refugeed there,
during the War of the Independence. Nowadays it is still a private
propierty.
Consuegra
Castle built by Saint John Knights, between XII and XIII centuries.
The town of Consuegra was given in 1090 to Alfonso VI by the king
Al-Motamid of Sevilla, on 15th August 1097 it took place a battle
there, where Almoravids defeated Castilians and took the town.
It was recovered again on XII century, being given the St. John
Knights by Alfonso VII.
Escalona
Castle of mudéjar style. Rebuilt by Alvaro de Luna (Comstable
of Castile) at XV century, over a previous (VIII century) castle.
It was plundered by French troops during the War of the Independence
(1808-1814). Nowadays, it is being restored.
Guadamur
Built at XV century by D. Pedro López de Ayala (after 1470
Count of Fuensalida). It was restored at 1887 by the Count of
El Asalto, plundered at 1936 (during the Civil War) and restored
again.
El Alcázar
XVI century. It belongs to the Spanish Army. It was partially
destroyed during the Civil War (1936): the militaries of the garrison
joined the rebellion, and defended the building heroically against
the republican troops, converting the Alcázar in a symbol
of the Nationalist side and the posterior Franquist regime. It
was rebuilt between 1940 and 1965, and it is planned to be used
as Museum of the Army.
Castle of San Servando
Castle of the end of XIV century (about 1380), built by the archbishop
don Pedro Tenorio, over previous constructions. Rebuilt in 1945,
it lodges now a student residence. Th city of Toledo has been
declared World Heritage Site.
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